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John G. Avildsen
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In short · Directed for seven decades — 33 credits, 1 Academy Award win.
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25 credits
Inferno(1999)
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FilmA Fine and Private Place(1998)
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8 Seconds(1994)
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The Power of One(1992)
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Rocky V(1990)
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The Karate Kid Part III(1989)
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Lean On Me(1989)
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For Keeps?(1988)
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Happy New Year(1987)
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The Karate Kid Part II(1986)
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The Karate Kid(1984)
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A Night in Heaven(1983)
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Traveling Hopefully(1982)
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Neighbors(1981)
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The Formula(1980)
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Slow Dancing In The Big City(1978)
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Rocky(1976)
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W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings(1975)
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Foreplay(1975)
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Save the Tiger(1973)
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Okay Bill(1971)
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Cry Uncle(1971)
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Guess What We Learned in School Today?(1970)
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Joe(1970)
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Turn on to Love(1969)
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Awards & Nominations
1 win · 1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Nom1982Oscar — Documentary (short Subject)
- Won1976Oscar — Directing
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- The Real MiyagiSelf · 2015
- The Rocky Saga: Going the DistanceSelf · 2011
- Mr. Firth Goes to WashingtonSelf - Interviewee · 2008
- A Decade Under the InfluenceSelf · 2003
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