More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story (2021)

7.1/10 • 90 min • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Pat Morita

Self / Various (archive footage)

Ralph Macchio

Martin Kove

Esai Morales

William Zabka

Ron Thomas

James Hong

Julia Nickson

Sean Kanan

Henry Winkler

Marion Ross

Larry Miller

Simon Rex

Efren Ramirez

Tommy Chong

Iyari Limon

Don Most

Anson Williams

Pat E. Johnson

Robert Mark Kamen

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