A Conversation with John G. Avildsen: Part Two

Episode 4 September 25, 2019 00:38:32
A Conversation with John G. Avildsen: Part Two
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A Conversation with John G. Avildsen: Part Two

Sep 25 2019 | 00:38:32

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Show Notes

John G. Avildsen and Raymond De Felitta were friends during the last few years of the legendary director's life. This interview chronicles Avildsen's long and varied career. Beginning in the New York independent film world of the 1960's and discussing the creation of iconic films such as 'Rocky' and 'The Karate Kid.'

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