: Interestingly, Thomas Ian Griffith (Terry Silver) is actually four months younger than Ralph Macchio, despite playing a character who was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
: The film is noted for being darker and more "vicious" than its predecessors, featuring intense psychological manipulation and more violent sparring sequences. subtitle The Karate Kid, Part III
: Silver manipulates Daniel into a "new" way of fighting that contradicts Mr. Miyagi's teachings, leading to a rift between the student and his mentor. : Interestingly, Thomas Ian Griffith (Terry Silver) is