VOD - More than Miyagi: the Pat Morita story Available February 5 on different platforms

By Mulder, 10 january 2021

The Oscar-nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on Earth, tracing his journey from being bed-bound as a boy to the bright lights and discrimination in Hollywood. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drugs couldn't mask.

Noriyuki "Pat" Morita (June 28, 1932 – November 24, 2005) was a Japanese-American actor, voice actor, and comedian. He was known for his roles as Matsuo Arnold Takahashi on Happy Days (1975–1983), Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid film series, Mike Woo in The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo, and The Emperor of China in Mulan and Mulan II. Pat Morita was nominated for the 1985 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid., which would be the first of a media franchise in which Pat Morita was the central player for much of his later career. Pat Morita also portrayed Ah Chew in Sanford and Son (1974–1976). Pat Morita was the series lead actor in the television program Mr. T and Tina (1976) and in Ohara (1987–1988), a police-themed drama.

Available February 5 on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu,Google Play, DVD and Blu-ray.

Synopsis :
Mr. Miyagi is the character that made him an icon, now we examine this OSCAR nominated actor who brought him to life.

More than Miyagi: the Pat Morita story
Directed by Kevin Derek
Produced by Oscar Alvarez, Kelly Jackson, Kevin Derek
Executive Producers: Evelyn Guerrero-Morita, Greg Lai, Cindy Lai
Written by Oscar Alvarez, Kevin Derek
Starring William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove, Ron Thomas, Pat Morita, Sean Kanan, Julia Nickson, Esai Morales, James Hong, Henry Winkler, Pat E. Johnson, Larry Miller, Marion Ross, Tommy Chong, Efren Ramirez, William Christopher Ford, Robert Mark Kamen, Simon Rex, Iyari Limon, Don Most, Anson Williams, Evelyn Guerrero, Christopher Cain, Fumio Demura, Tony Schiena, Elizabeth Sung, Diana Tanaka, June Angela, Lance Burton, Kevin Derek, Tino Orsini, Gabriel Campisi, Angela Laprete, Wyland, Ciro Orsini, Guy Aoki, Karen Klostermann, Gloria T., Imagire, Terry Hara, Larry Ruvo, George Johnston, Richard Watanabe
Release date : February 5, 2021 (USA)
Running time : 89 minutes

(Source : press release)