Avildsen, John G. 1935-2017
Overview
| Works: | 266 works in 1,030 publications in 8 languages and 16,440 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Sports films Martial arts films Coming-of-age films Action and adventure films Biographical films Social problem films Historical films History Film adaptations |
| Roles: | Director, Film editor, Editor, Author, Cinematographer , fmd, Performer, Scenarist, Restager , Actor, Other, Creator, Photographer |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
John G Avildsen
- The films of John G. Avildsen : Rocky, the Karate Kid and other underdogs by Larry Powell( Book )
- John G. Avildsen : an American Film Institute seminar on his work : [held May 12, 1976] by John G Avildsen( Book )
- John G. Avildsen : king of the underdogs( Visual )
- Cry uncle!( Book )
- The directors( Visual )
- Guess what! : campaign manual( Book )
- Turn on to love : exhibitor's campaign manual( Book )
- The directors( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
John G Avildsen
Rocky by
John G Avildsen(
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194 editions published between 1976 and 2015 in 10 languages and held by 2,934 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rocky Balboa, a club fighter seemingly going nowhere, gets his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner when fate puts him in the ring with the world heavyweight champion
194 editions published between 1976 and 2015 in 10 languages and held by 2,934 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rocky Balboa, a club fighter seemingly going nowhere, gets his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner when fate puts him in the ring with the world heavyweight champion
The karate kid by
John G Avildsen(
Visual
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91 editions published between 1984 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fighting
91 editions published between 1984 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fighting
Lean on me by
Michael Schiffer(
Visual
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25 editions published between 1989 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the fact-based story of high school principal Joe Clark, who armed himself with a bullhorn and a Louisville Slugger and slammed the door on losers at Eastside High in Paterson, New Jersey
25 editions published between 1989 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the fact-based story of high school principal Joe Clark, who armed himself with a bullhorn and a Louisville Slugger and slammed the door on losers at Eastside High in Paterson, New Jersey
8 seconds by
John G Avildsen(
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25 editions published between 1994 and 2009 in English and held by 950 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The heroic life story of rodeo legend Lane Frost, the bull-riding champion who fights to achieve his childhood dreams--both in and out of the rodeo ring
25 editions published between 1994 and 2009 in English and held by 950 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The heroic life story of rodeo legend Lane Frost, the bull-riding champion who fights to achieve his childhood dreams--both in and out of the rodeo ring
Rocky V by
John G Avildsen(
Visual
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63 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rocky and his family must move to their old, low-rent neighborhood after all their money is lost by an an unscrupulous financial advisor and injuries force his retirement from the ring. As Rocky tries to resolve the resentment held by his son, a young boxer Rocky trained publicly taunts his mentor, and Rocky realizes he must fight once more
63 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rocky and his family must move to their old, low-rent neighborhood after all their money is lost by an an unscrupulous financial advisor and injuries force his retirement from the ring. As Rocky tries to resolve the resentment held by his son, a young boxer Rocky trained publicly taunts his mentor, and Rocky realizes he must fight once more
The Power of one by
Bryce Courtenay(
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34 editions published between 1992 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 892 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young English boy, orphaned in a foreign land and terrorized for his political belief, turns to boxing. As he grows up fighting with his fists and leading with his heart, he takes on the system and the social injustices around him--finding that one person really can make a difference
34 editions published between 1992 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 892 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young English boy, orphaned in a foreign land and terrorized for his political belief, turns to boxing. As he grows up fighting with his fists and leading with his heart, he takes on the system and the social injustices around him--finding that one person really can make a difference
The karate kid(
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25 editions published between 1984 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 839 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Karate student Daniel LaRusso (Macchio) accompanies his teacher, Miyagi, (Morita) to Miyagi's ancestral home in Okinawa and becomes involved in a collision of cultures and combat
25 editions published between 1984 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 839 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Karate student Daniel LaRusso (Macchio) accompanies his teacher, Miyagi, (Morita) to Miyagi's ancestral home in Okinawa and becomes involved in a collision of cultures and combat
Rocky(
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2 editions published between 1976 and 2001 in English and held by 754 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rocky Balboa, the underdog, gets his million-to-one shot at love, self-respect and the world heavyweight boxing crown and comes out a winner
2 editions published between 1976 and 2001 in English and held by 754 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rocky Balboa, the underdog, gets his million-to-one shot at love, self-respect and the world heavyweight boxing crown and comes out a winner
The karate kid by
John G Avildsen(
Visual
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22 editions published between 1989 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 728 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), has an upcoming tournament in which he is the target of vicious student Mike Barnes (Kanan). Mr. Miyagi (Morita) instructs LaRusso not to compete, but LaRusso's pride sends him to instructor Terry Silver who is secretly setting LaRusso up to be the loser
22 editions published between 1989 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 728 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), has an upcoming tournament in which he is the target of vicious student Mike Barnes (Kanan). Mr. Miyagi (Morita) instructs LaRusso not to compete, but LaRusso's pride sends him to instructor Terry Silver who is secretly setting LaRusso up to be the loser
A decade under the influence by
Richard LaGravenese(
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8 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 460 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cast of pioneering writers, directors, and actors talk about the 70's, their films and their colleagues
8 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 460 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cast of pioneering writers, directors, and actors talk about the 70's, their films and their colleagues
Stand and deliver : Lean on me : drama double feature(
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 395 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stand and deliver: A teacher in a Los Angeles barrio inspires his students to excel at math and to pass the Calculus Advanced Placement Test
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 395 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stand and deliver: A teacher in a Los Angeles barrio inspires his students to excel at math and to pass the Calculus Advanced Placement Test
Save the tiger by
John G Avildsen(
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15 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Harry Stoner is caught in a violent collision with his past and present life. He believes there is nothing significant in his life except survival, and that instinct pushes him beyond moral conduct
15 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Harry Stoner is caught in a violent collision with his past and present life. He believes there is nothing significant in his life except survival, and that instinct pushes him beyond moral conduct
The formula by
William Mellors Henry(
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31 editions published between 1980 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
35 years after the disappearance of a formula developed by Germany during World War II to derive cheap, pollution-free gasoline from coal, a Los Angeles detective is on the brink of unearthing the secret which could change the course of world history
31 editions published between 1980 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
35 years after the disappearance of a formula developed by Germany during World War II to derive cheap, pollution-free gasoline from coal, a Los Angeles detective is on the brink of unearthing the secret which could change the course of world history
Joe(
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26 editions published between 1970 and 2018 in English and French and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An account of how an average "Joe" becomes a murderer. A friendship grows between a wealthy executive and a blue-collar welder due to their common fear and frustration with the "liberals" and "hippies" who are ruining the country
26 editions published between 1970 and 2018 in English and French and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An account of how an average "Joe" becomes a murderer. A friendship grows between a wealthy executive and a blue-collar welder due to their common fear and frustration with the "liberals" and "hippies" who are ruining the country
The Karate Kid collection(
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 280 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Next Karate Kid: After her parents are killed in an auto accident, Mr. Miyagi teaches a 17-year-old tomboy to channel her anger through the martial arts, a skill she puts to the test with the Alpha Elite, a sadistic high school gang
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 280 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Next Karate Kid: After her parents are killed in an auto accident, Mr. Miyagi teaches a 17-year-old tomboy to channel her anger through the martial arts, a skill she puts to the test with the Alpha Elite, a sadistic high school gang
Desert heat by (
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6 editions published between 1999 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In order to rid himself of the inner demons, Eddie Lomax (Van Damme) takes himself to an abandoned desert highway prepared to commit suicide. Along comes a gang that attacks him and steals his motorcycle leaving him for dead. Later, a woman from his pass finds him and he has a reason for living and to find his attackers
6 editions published between 1999 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In order to rid himself of the inner demons, Eddie Lomax (Van Damme) takes himself to an abandoned desert highway prepared to commit suicide. Along comes a gang that attacks him and steals his motorcycle leaving him for dead. Later, a woman from his pass finds him and he has a reason for living and to find his attackers
Neighbors(
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9 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 191 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Earl Keese is a slightly overweight, fairly average guy who is approaching middle age. He leads a reasonably comfortable life with his family in their suburban home until the house next door is bought by a truly odd couple, Vic and Ramona, who quickly proceed to drive Earl crazy. Vic's lunatic behavior has Earl running in circles while Ramona's coarse seductiveness leaves him panting. In short, Earl's tranquil life is suddenly turned upside down. (Newly remastered)
9 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 191 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Earl Keese is a slightly overweight, fairly average guy who is approaching middle age. He leads a reasonably comfortable life with his family in their suburban home until the house next door is bought by a truly odd couple, Vic and Ramona, who quickly proceed to drive Earl crazy. Vic's lunatic behavior has Earl running in circles while Ramona's coarse seductiveness leaves him panting. In short, Earl's tranquil life is suddenly turned upside down. (Newly remastered)
"For keeps" by
John G Avildsen(
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7 editions published between 1988 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When high school students Molly Ringwald and Randall Batinkoff fall for each other, they wind up taking a crash course in adulthood in this contemporary romantic comedy
7 editions published between 1988 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When high school students Molly Ringwald and Randall Batinkoff fall for each other, they wind up taking a crash course in adulthood in this contemporary romantic comedy
Karate Kid II by
John G Avildsen(
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22 editions published between 1986 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Miyagi returns with Daniel to his Okinawa home for the first time in 45 years. Miyagi encounters Yukie, the woman he left behind when he immigrated to America. And just as Daniel falls in love with her teenage niece Kumiko, two enemies arise to challenge both couples' happiness. Sato is the man whom Yukie was once supposed to marry, and Chozen, his vicious nephew who's taken an instant dislike to Daniel. Now, to satisify their family honor, they've challenged Miyagi and Daniel each to a karate match
22 editions published between 1986 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Miyagi returns with Daniel to his Okinawa home for the first time in 45 years. Miyagi encounters Yukie, the woman he left behind when he immigrated to America. And just as Daniel falls in love with her teenage niece Kumiko, two enemies arise to challenge both couples' happiness. Sato is the man whom Yukie was once supposed to marry, and Chozen, his vicious nephew who's taken an instant dislike to Daniel. Now, to satisify their family honor, they've challenged Miyagi and Daniel each to a karate match
Rocky : four movies(
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2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rocky II: It's the rematch of the century as Rocky Balboa takes on Apollo Creed in this powerful follow-up to one of the most acclaimed movies in film history. After club fighter Rocky Balboa goes the distance with heavyweight champ Apollo Creed, boxing fans clamour for a rematch. The ring beckons once more, and the "Italian Stallion" must prepare for the fight of his life
2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rocky II: It's the rematch of the century as Rocky Balboa takes on Apollo Creed in this powerful follow-up to one of the most acclaimed movies in film history. After club fighter Rocky Balboa goes the distance with heavyweight champ Apollo Creed, boxing fans clamour for a rematch. The ring beckons once more, and the "Italian Stallion" must prepare for the fight of his life
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Related Identities
- Conti, Bill Interviewee Musician Conductor Author Actor Composer
- Stallone, Sylvester Performer Scenarist Director Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Actor
- Morita, Pat 1932-2005 Other Performer Creator Actor
- Macchio, Ralph 1961- Other Interviewee Performer Actor
- Kamen, Robert Mark Scenarist Other Author of screenplay Author
- Young, Burt Interviewee Performer Actor
- Weathers, Carl Interviewee Actor
- Chartoff, Robert Producer Performer Actor
- Shire, Talia Performer Actor
- Winkler, Irwin Producer Performer Actor
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Balboa, Rocky (Fictitious character) Boxers (Sports) Boxing Boxing managers Boxing matches Bullying California--Los Angeles Clark, Joe, Conflict of generations Eastside High School (Paterson, N.J.) Escalante, Jaime Fathers and sons Film sequels Hallucinogenic drugs High school principals High school teachers Hippies Hispanic American high school students Japan--Okinawa Island Karate Karate--Training Man-woman relationships Martial artists Martial arts Martial arts schools Mathematics teachers Meat industry and trade Moral conditions Motion picture industry Motorcycle gangs Neighbors New York (State)--New York Nineteen seventies Orphans Pennsylvania--Philadelphia Petroleum industry and trade Problem youth Revenge Rodeos Self-realization Social history Sports tournaments Suspense fiction Teacher-student relationships Teenagers--Conduct of life United States Urban schools Vendetta Violence Women martial artists
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Alternative Names
Avildsen, John 1935-
Avildsen, John 1935-2017
Avildsen, John G., 1936-
Avildsen, John G., 1936-2017
Avildsen, John Gilbert
Avildsen, John Guilbert 1935-2017
John G. Avildsen
John G. Avildsen American film director
John G. Avildsen americký filmový režisér, střihač a kameraman
John G. Avildsen Amerikaans filmregisseur
John G. Avildsen amerikai filmrendező
John G. Avildsen amerikansk filminstruktør, -klipper og -producer
John G. Avildsen cinéaste américain
John G. Avildsen director de cine estadounidense
John G. Avildsen director de cinema estadounidense
John G. Avildsen director de cinema estatunidenc
John G. Avildsen regista statunitense
John G. Avildsen regizor de film american
John G. Avildsen US-amerikanischer Filmregisseur, Cutter und Filmproduzent
John G. Avildsen US-amerikanischer Filmregisseur, -editor und -produzent
Milroon, Danny
Mulroon, Danny
Mulroon, Danny 1935-
Mulroon, Danny 1935-2017
Джон Авилдсън
Джон Авілдсон
Эвилдсен, Джон
ג'ון ג. אבילדסן
ג'ון ג. אבילדסן במאי קולנוע אמריקאי
جان جی. آویلدسن بازیگر، تدوینگر، تهیهکننده، و کارگردان آمریکایی
جون أفليدسن
جون أفليدسن مخرج أفلام أمريكي
존 G. 아빌드센
ジョン・G・アヴィルドセン
約翰·艾維森 Film director
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