THIS IS THE PERSONAL SCRIPT OF RALPH MACCHIO FROM THE FILM "TEACHERS" (1984). PICTURE SIGNED PERSONALLY BY RALPH MACCHIO AND NICK NOLTE.

RECEIVED DIRECTLY FROM THE SET WITH COA FROM UNITED ARTISTS.



PLOT SUMMARY:

A teacher overcomes his frustration in a high-school full of flunkies.

As he attempts to educate his students, his attempts to help them gets him into trouble with the school board, which only adds to his problems.

With the support of his students he beats the school board and his frustration.

BIOGRAPHY OF RALPH MACCHIO:

Handsomely featured, Italian-American actor with boyish looks that initially assisted his career, but in more recent years have probably restricted his opportunities at getting stronger, dramatic roles.

Started out in various TV commercials in the late 1970's before appearing in the puerile comedy movie Up the Academy, then a regular role in 1980 on the TV series Eight Is Enough followed by a decent performance as teenager "Johhny Cade" in the The Outsiders based on the popular S.E. Hinton novel about troubled youth.

In 1984, Macchio scored the lead role in the The Karate Kid directed by Rocky director John G. Avildsen.

The film was a phenomenal success, being highly popular with adults and children alike.

The movie spawned two equally popular sequels Karate Kid Part II, The (1986) and Karate Kid Part III, The (1989), both again starring Macchio and Pat Morita, and both directed by Avildsen.

Macchio also starred in the blues road movie Crossroads, featured alongside Joe Pesci in My Cousin Vinny and, looking to toughen up his image, Macchio played a hit man in A Good Night to Die.

Arguably, movie audiences still identify Macchio very strongly with his "Karate Kid" role, but as his features have gained a more weathered, adult edge, he has found opportunities and positive reviews from appearances in stage productions showcasing his acting talent.

It would be great to see this versatile actor score some broader and more challenging film roles.