Movies by Pat Morita
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Ninja's Creed (2009)
Cast: Pat Morita, Eric Roberts, Lalaine …
Directed by: Babar Ahmed
To restore peace to his Himalayan homeland, courageous warrior Adam (Alexander Wraith) must prevent an overpowering female assassin (Gail Kim) from murdering Jan (Lalaine), an average…
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18 Fingers of Death! (2006)
Cast: James Lew, Pat Morita, Robin Shou …
Directed by: James Lew
Meet martial arts star Buford Lee (writer-director James Lew), one of the best-kept secrets in Hollywood, as seen through the eyes of "documentarian" and inner-city high school graduate…
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The Best of Bizarre: Vol. 1 (2006)
Cast: John Byner, Philip Akin, Billy Barty …
Get set to guffaw with this collection of uncensored episodes from the 1980s sketch comedy series "Bizarre" -- the show that introduced the world to hapless stuntman Super Dave Osborne (the…
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The Best of Bizarre: Vol. 2 (2006)
Cast: John Byner, Philip Akin, Billy Barty …
It's nonstop gags, pranks and bawdiness in this compilation of 10 uncensored episodes from the 1980s sketch comedy series "Bizarre" -- the program that introduced the world to hapless…
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Only the Brave (2006)
Cast: Jason Scott Lee, Mark Dacascos, Pat Morita …
Directed by: Lane Nishikawa
This is the tale of the all-volunteer 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team, a platoon of second-generation Japanese-American soldiers that would become among the most decorated units in World…
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Down and Derby (2005)
Cast: Greg Germann, Lauren Holly, Pat Morita …
Directed by: Eric Hendershot
A small-town Pinewood Derby competition transforms an average group of dads into desperate competitors who live out their triumphal fantasies through their kids. Hilarity ensues as dads…
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Elvis Has Left the Building (2005)
Cast: Kim Basinger, John Corbett, Annie Potts …
Directed by: Joel Zwick
Affected at a young age by an encounter with Elvis Presley, cosmetics saleswoman Harmony Jones regularly communes with his spirit. When she inadvertently kills a pair of Elvis impersonators,…
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American Fusion (2005)
Cast: Sylvia Chang, Esai Morales, Collin Chou …
Directed by: Frank Lin
Divorced and depressed Yvonne (Sylvia Chang) seems doomed to never find happiness, until Mexican-American dentist Jose (Esai Morales) enters her life. But when Yvonne's traditional…
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The Karate Dog (2004)
Cast: Jon Voight, Chevy Chase, Simon Rex …
Directed by: Bob Clark
Sent to investigate a murder in Chinatown, LAPD computer expert Peter Fowler (Simon Rex) is dismayed to discover that the only witness is the dead man's dog. But Cho Cho (voiced by Chevy…
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Mulan 2 (2004)
Cast: Ming-Na Wen, B.D. Wong, Mark Moseley …
Directed by: Lynne Southerland, Darrell Rooney
Beautiful, courageous heroine Mulan and her hilarious guardian dragon, Mushu, are back in this sequel to Disney's smash hit. But Mushu frets when Mulan and Gen. Shang become engaged,…
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Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls (2004)
Cast: Evan Marriott, Eric Roberts, Joyce Giraud …
Directed by: Bryan Michael Stoller
When a plane full of prospective beauty queens crashes on a deserted island, the contestants uncover the legendary Noah's Ark -- and an unbelievable number of celebrity cameos. The…
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High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story (2003)
Cast: Michael Imperioli, Renee Faia, Michael Nouri …
Directed by: A.W. Vidmer
Michael Imperioli plays Stu Ungar in this eponymous drama about the accomplished gambler who won the Poker World Series a momentous three times, but was saddled with a gambling addiction that…
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Rice Girl (2003)
Cast: Martin Kove, Joe Estevez, Dean Haglund …
Directed by: Michael Fischa
To land a role in the movie Hooker X, Asian American actress Windy (Cheryl Ling) researches what life is like as a prostitute. After being mistaken for a real call girl by undercover cops,…
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Spymate (2003)
Cast: Chris Potter, Emma Roberts, Richard Kind …
Directed by: Robert Vince
Emma Roberts stars as Amelia, a young genius and daughter of a top secret agent (Chris Potter) who inadvertently invents a contraption that, unbeknownst to her, has become coveted as a highly…
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Hammerlock (2002)
Cast: Pat Morita, Roger E. Mosley, Demond Wilson …
Directed by: Chris McIntyre
Pat Morita, Demond Wilson and Roger E. Mosley star in this hilarious adventure involving two prison guards who need to make up for their gargantuan mistake and save their boss from getting…
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The Stoneman (2002)
Cast: Pat Morita, Christopher Atkins, Robin Riker …
Directed by: Ewing Miles Brown
Broadcast journalist Kip Hollings (Christopher Atkins) befriends Professor Stevens (Pat Morita), who says he's found a mummy he claims is the missing link between man and ape. But…
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The Biggest Fan (2002)
Cast: Kaila Amariah, Marissa Tait, Chris Trousdale …
Directed by: Michael Criscione, Michael Meyer
A starstruck girl's dream comes true when her idol winds up living in her house in this romantic teen comedy. Boy-band singer Chris Trousale of Dream Street plays himself in this tale in…
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The Center of the World (2001)
Cast: Peter Sarsgaard, Molly Parker, Carla Gugino …
Directed by: Wayne Wang
Dot-com computer nerd Richard (Peter Sarsgaard) has $20 million and no life. So, what does he do? He rents -- for $10,000 -- the services of a stripper (Molly Parker) for a fantasy sex…
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Shadow Fury (2001)
Cast: Sam Bottoms, Masakatsu Funaki, Pat Morita …
Directed by: Makoto Yokoyama
Expelled from his research group by his colleagues, mad scientist Dr. Oh (Pat Morita) uses his knowledge of human cloning and mind control to create Takeru (Masakatsu Funaki), the ultimate…
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The Boys of Sunset Ridge (2001)
Cast: Ronny Cox, Brian Tochi, Burt Young …
Directed by: Doug McKeon
Four close friends make a pact as kids to convene every year at the same time and place for the rest of their lives to play golf. As the aging men get together for their annual round, they…
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Beyond Barbed Wire (2001)
Cast: Pat Morita
Noriyki "Pat" Morita (The Karate Kid) narrates this documentary that focuses on the struggle that Japanese-Americans lived through while serving in the Army's 442nd Division during World…
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Volcano High (2001)
Cast: Pat Morita, Snoop Dogg, Mya …
Directed by: Tae-gyun Kim
After getting kicked out of eight schools for failing to keep his supernatural powers under wraps, Kim (Jang Hyuk) is transferred to the mysterious Volcano High in this martial arts…
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Desert Heat (1999)
Cast: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Gabrielle Fitzpatrick, Larry Drake …
Directed by: John G. Avildsen, Danny Mulroon
Depressed loner Eddie Lomax (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is beaten to a pulp by some vicious bikers and left for dead in the middle of the desert. Now, Eddie's looking for revenge as he…
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I'll Remember April (1999)
Cast: Mark Harmon, Trevor Morgan, Pat Morita …
Directed by: Bob Clark
In spring 1941, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, four boys (including future Sixth Sense stars Haley Joel Osment and Trevor Morgan) find a Japanese sailor who's been left…
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Mulan: Special Edition (1998)
Cast: Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, B.D. Wong …
Directed by: Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook
Disney brings an ancient legend to life in this animated tale of the brave Mulan (voiced by Ming-Na Wen, with Broadway's Lea Salonga lending her singing voice), a tomboyish girl who…
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King Cobra (1998)
Cast: Pat Morita, Scott Hillenbrand, Casey Fallo …
Directed by: Scott Hillenbrand
Scientists create a snake that's half African king cobra and half Eastern diamondback. Unfortunately, it has a horrible disposition and a blood thirst to match. Now, the 30-foot long…
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Spy Hard (1996)
Cast: Leslie Nielsen, Nicollette Sheridan, Andy Griffith …
Directed by: Rick Friedberg
Leslie Nielsen stars in this spoof as bumbling secret agent Dick Steele, who's summoned out of retirement to stop mastermind Gen. Rancor from destroying the planet. At his side is KGB…
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Bloodsport 2 (1996)
Cast: Daniel Bernhardt, Pat Morita, Donald Gibb …
Directed by: Alan Mehrez
Imprisoned for stealing a priceless artifact, petty thief Alex Cardo (Daniel Bernhardt) becomes the target of angry inmates and a cruel prison guard in this martial arts sequel. Pushed to the…
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Bloodsport 3 (1996)
Cast: Daniel Bernhardt, John Rhys-Davies, Amber Van Lent …
Directed by: Alan Mehrez
Ex-thief turned martial arts champ Alex Cardo (Daniel Bernhardt) returns to action in another kumite competition, not only to regain his crown but to avenge of the death of his mentor (James…
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Earth Minus Zero (1996)
Cast: Pat Morita, Cindy Margolis, Brittney Lee Harvey …
Directed by: Joey Travolta
Two siblings must save their parents from an extraterrestrial kidnapper (Pat Morita) in this out-of-this-world family adventure. When the alien Dr. Mobius shrinks their parents so he can add…
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Reggie's Prayer (1996)
Cast: Reggie White, Paul Wight, Pat Morita …
Directed by: Paul McKellips
Late NFL hero Reggie White stars in this uplifting film as Reggie Knox, a football star moved by a community tragedy to retire and help kids. Under the guidance of an inner-city principal…
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Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993)
Cast: Uma Thurman, Lorraine Bracco, Pat Morita …
Directed by: Gus Van Sant
Uma Thurman stars as Sissy Hankshaw, whose large thumbs give her a talent for hitchhiking, in this road movie that follows Sissy as she visits a lesbian dude ranch (where she's scheduled…
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American Ninja 5 (1993)
Cast: David Bradley, Lee Reyes, Anne Dupont …
Directed by: Bobby Jean Leonard
A young boy teams with the American ninja to rescue a damsel in distress in the fifth installment of the popular martial arts franchise. When villains abduct a scientist's lovely…
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Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker, James Caan …
Directed by: Andrew Bergman
A gumshoe's frenzied efforts to win back his fiancée while dealing with Elvis impersonators galore give new meaning to the word zany in this madcap comedy. Finally ready to get…
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Miracle Beach (1992)
Cast: Dean Cameron, Ami Dolenz, Alexis Arquette …
Directed by: Skott Snider
Beach bum Scotty McKay (Dean Cameron) strikes pay dirt when he meets dreamy Jeannie Paterson (Ami Dolenz), a kindhearted genie with the power to grant him his every desire but one -- the…
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Lena's Holiday (1991)
Cast: Felicity Waterman, Chris Lemmon, Nick Mancuso …
Directed by: Michael Keusch
When the Berlin Wall comes down, East German film buff Lena (Felicity Waterman) wastes no time in heading to Hollywood. But while Tinseltown may seem to be a dream factory, the reality Lena…
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The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
Cast: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively …
Directed by: John G. Avildsen
Ralph Macchio and Noriyuki "Pat" Morita reprise their roles in this popular film series' third chapter. Disregarding the sage counsel of mentor Mr. Miyagi (Morita), Daniel (Macchio) opts…
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The Karate Kid Part III / The Next Karate Kid (1989)
Cast: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Hilary Swank …
Directed by: John G. Avildsen, Christopher Cain
In Karate Kid Part III, Daniel LaRusso defends his title in a grudge match set up by his bitter archrival. The Next Karate Kid finds orphaned 17-year-old Julie Pierce turning to Mr. Miyagi…
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Collision Course (1989)
Cast: Jay Leno, Pat Morita, Chris Sarandon …
Directed by: Lewis Teague
This 1989 comedy pairs Jay Leno and Pat Morita as mismatched partners -- an American cop (Leno) with no respect for the rules and a straight-arrow Japanese investigator (Morita) -- who must…
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The Karate Kid (1989)
Cast: Joey Dedio, Robert Ito, Janice Kawaye …
Inspired by the popular movies of the same name, this short-lived cartoon charts the continuing adventures of young martial artist Daniel LaRusso and his loyal friend and teacher, Mr. Miyagi,…
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Captive Hearts (1987)
Cast: Pat Morita, Chris Makepeace, Mari Sato …
Directed by: Paul Almond
Chris Makepeace (Meatballs) plays downed American pilot Lt. Robert, held prisoner in a Japanese hamlet during World War II after a village elder named Fukushima (Pat Morita) saves him and his…
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The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
Cast: Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio, Nobu McCarthy …
Directed by: John G. Avildsen
In this high-kicking sequel, karate champ Daniel LaRusso and his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, travel to Okinawa, where Miyagi visits his dying father and rekindles his feelings for a former flame --…
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Babes in Toyland (1986)
Cast: Drew Barrymore, Richard Mulligan, Eileen Brennan …
Directed by: Clive Donner
Young Lisa (Drew Barrymore) doesn't believe in toys, not when she's too busy taking care of her siblings and mother. But a fantastical trip to Toyland during a Christmas Eve…
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The Triple B Collection: Do or Die (1985)
Cast: Dona Speir, Roberta Vasquez, Pat Morita …
Directed by: Andy Sidaris
Asian crime boss Kaneshiro (Pat Morita) captures two voluptuous undercover federal agents, Donna (Dona Speir) and Nicole (Roberta Vasquez). But instead of liquidating them, he gives the busty…
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Alice in Wonderland (1985)
Cast: Steve Allen, Sheila Allen, Robert Axelrod …
Directed by: Harry Harris
A veritable time warp of famous faces -- including Sammy Davis Jr., Red Buttons, Roddy McDowall, Sally Struthers, Scott Baio and Ringo Starr -- takes over this updated musical version of…
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The Karate Kid (1984)
Cast: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue …
Directed by: John G. Avildsen
Hassled by the school bullies, Daniel LaRusso has his share of adolescent woes. Luckily, his apartment building houses a resident martial arts master: Kesuke Miyagi, who agrees to train…
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Night Patrol (1984)
Cast: Linda Blair, Pat Paulsen, Jaye P. Morgan …
Directed by: Jackie Kong
This zany comedy that spoofs the sexed-up laugh-fests of the 1980s has become a cult hit. Motorcycle cop Melvin White (Murray Langston) can't seem to get anything right, so the…
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The Vegas Casino War (1984)
Cast: Rock Hudson, Sharon Stone, Tony Russel …
Directed by: George Englund
In one of his final on-screen appearances before his death in 1985, Rock Hudson stars as charming Las Vegas casino owner Neil Chaine, who decides to rehab the crumbling casino across from his…
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When Time Ran Out... (1980)
Cast: Paul Newman, Jacqueline Bisset, William Holden …
Directed by: James Goldstone
After the success of The Poseidon Adventure and The Towering Inferno, movie mogul Irwin Allen returned to the disaster movie genre to produce this lesser-known effort about a group of…
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For the Love of It (1980)
Cast: Don Rickles, Deborah Raffin, Jeff Conaway …
Directed by: Hal Kanter
Unaware that she's in possession of top-secret documents, beautiful model Barbara (Deborah Raffin) panics when scary government agents start to pursue her. Although she can't stand…
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Midway (1976)
Cast: Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn …
Directed by: Jack Smight
Screen legends Charlton Heston, Toshirô Mifune, Robert Mitchum and Henry Fonda band together for this sprawling war film that depicts the U.S. and Japanese forces in the naval Battle of…
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Evil Roy Slade (1972)
Cast: John Astin, Pamela Austin, Dick Shawn …
Directed by: Jerry Paris
Evil Roy Slade (John Astin), the slimiest scoundrel ever to haunt the West, makes sure the good guys always finish last in this satirical romp. But when he falls for a schoolmarm (Pamela…
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The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968)
Cast: Don Knotts, Barbara Rhoades, Jackie Coogan …
Directed by: Alan Rafkin
Don Knotts steps in to play bumbling dentist Jesse Heywood, a role made famous by Bob Hope in the original version of the movie. On his way West, Jesse encounters the alluring Penny, who…
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Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967)
Cast: Julie Andrews, James Fox, Mary Tyler Moore …
Directed by: George Roy Hill
Julie Andrews (hot off her triumph in The Sound of Music) stars as Millie Dillmount -- a small-town girl who comes to New York during the "roaring twenties" in search of a secretarial job and…
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The Shakiest Gun in the West / The Love God?: Double Feature (1966)
Cast: Don Knotts, Barbara Rhoades, Jackie Coogan …
Directed by: Alan Rafkin, Nat Hiken
This Don Knotts double bill will leave you in stitches! In The Shakiest Gun in the West, Knotts plays bumbling dentist Jesse, who meets an alluring woman on his way out West. After the two…