[PAR] [TLE] The Little Dragons [SEP] The Little Dragons (also known as Karate Kids U.S.A. or simply Karate Kids) is a 1980 American film about two young brothers who use their karate skills to rescue a friend after she is held captive for ransom.  It was produced and directed by Curtis Hanson.  It stars Charles Lane, Ann Sothern, Chris Petersen and Pat Petersen [PAR] [TLE] Curtis Hanson [SEP] Curtis Lee Hanson (March 24, 1945 – September 20, 2016) was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter.  His directing work included the psychological thriller "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" (1992), the neo-noir crime film "L.A. Confidential" (1997), the comedy "Wonder Boys" (2000), the hip hop drama "8 Mile" (2002), and the romantic comedy-drama "In Her Shoes" (2005).
[PAR] [TLE] The Little Dragons [ SEP ] The Little Dragons ( also known as Karate Kids U.S.A. or simply Karate Kids ) is a 1980 American film about two young brothers who use their karate skills to rescue a friend after she is held captive for ransom . It was produced and directed by Curtis Hanson . It stars Charles Lane , Ann Sothern , Chris Petersen and Pat Petersen [PAR] [TLE] Curtis Hanson [ SEP ] Curtis Lee Hanson ( March 24 , 1945 – September 20 , 2016 ) was an American film director , producer , and screenwriter . His directing work included the psychological thriller " The Hand That Rocks the Cradle " ( 1992 ) , the neo - noir crime film " L.A. Confidential " ( 1997 ) , the comedy " Wonder Boys " ( 2000 ) , the hip hop drama " 8 Mile " ( 2002 ) , and the romantic comedy - drama " In Her Shoes " ( 2005 ) .
The Little Dragons was directed by a film director who passed away in which year ?
The Little Dragons was directed by a film director who passed away in which year ?
2016
2016