Even if you havent seen one of the 1980sKarate Kidmovies in years, youll probably remember something about them.

Pat Moritas gentle, noble performance as wise martial arts trainer Mr Miyagi.

Then there was Bill Contis oriental-inspired music.

Maybe even the dialogue (There is no fear in this dojo!).

In one of her earliest feature roles, Hilary Swank plays troubled teenager Julie.

Thats an apt summary of the difference between Hollywood and UK movies, we feel.

We soon learn that Ironside is actually Colonel Dugan, the leader of a group called the Alpha Elite.

Chris Conran, meanwhile, was about 24 when he made the film, and looks older.

Julie asks, possibly as horrified as we are.

Nothing, Mr Miyagi replies, Just monks having a good time.

Having completed her spiritual and sandbag-kicking training at the monastery, Julie undergoes a weird personality change.

More worryingly, she begins to recite Mr Miyagis enigmatic catchphrases back at her teachers.

Ambition without knowledge is like a boat on dry land, Julie says with an air of eerie serenity.

I dont quite understand her teacher replies, visibly perturbed.

The answers only important if you ask the right question, Julie bats back with a spooky grin.

The teacher walks back to his office, probably to call the police.

John G Avildsen would never have allowed this to happen.

After Erics picked on for no particular reason, a final confrontation takes place at the docks.

Having roundly thrashed Eric, the black-clad bad guys are commanded by Colonel Dugan to Finish him.

Dugan simply glares them with an expression that says, Im Michael Ironside.

What did you think was going to happen?

Right on cue, Mr Miyagi and Julie turn up to join in the fray.

The wars not over!

Colonel Dugan roars, before launching into an ill-advised scrap with Mr Miyagi.

Mr Miyagi rounds up the film with a knowing wink to the camera, and presumably, his accountant.

This, perhaps, is a further clue to the franchises murderous subtext.

The headscarf is not a gift, but a mark of death.

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