John G. Avildsen

The Power of One -- An orphan terrorized for his family's political beliefs, young PK turns to his only friend: a kindly, world-wise prisoner who teaches him how to box.

The Karate Kid, Part II -- Miyagi travels to Japan to confront an enemy from his past. A brilliant collision of culture and combat.

While investigating the murder of a friend, a cop discovers a secret plot related to a formula to make gasoline without using oil. Although the original formula was discovered by the Nazis during WWII, the knowledge has spread. The cop becomes caught between the people who want to use the formula and the oil companies who want to suppress it.

Belushi and wife, Walker, are suburbanites who live a comfortable if humdrum life. Their mundane existence is changed dramatically when Aykroyd and his wife, Moriarty, move in next door. While Walker finds the chaos they bring a refreshing change, Belushi is appalled by their behavior.