behind the scenes
Rare, never before seen photos from the sets of your favorite movies.
Take a look at these wonderful photos of the Actors and Crew, behind the scenes, during the filming of these feature films. All photos from the archive of Stan Rodarte, all rights reserved.
In the trenches: Stan Rodarte (far left) stands with cast and crew on set.
Bette Midler shows off her signature glamour.
James Caan strikes a regal pose, while preparing to film a scene.
Extras set up the vintage cameras to capture the show for the folks at home.
Actress Dori Brenner flashes an award-winning smile on set.
Stan Rodarte studies his script during some down time on set.
Bette Midler and James Caan take a much-needed moment between takes.
Director Mark Rydell (right) takes a moment out of directing the war to smile for the cameras.
James Caan and Elizabeth Pryor share a laugh between takes.
Songbird: Bette Midler serenades the cast and crew with James Caan looking on during a rehearsal of "For the Boys"
Bette Midler chats with Director of Photography Stephen Goldblatt, turning on her charm.
Bette Midler croons for the troops while a stunned Jack Sheldon takes a break from playing his famous trumpet to take it all in.
James Caan stands before the troops and television crew, doing what he does best - entertaining the masses.
Flyboys: Dancer Jim Raposa (bottom, center) poses alongside other airmen on set, along with one of the biggest stars of the film a P-51 Mustang.
Stan Rodarte and Amy Rydell "Taking a dip: Stan shows off some smooth moves on the set of "For The Boys"
Stan Rodarte and Jim Raposa on the set of "For The Boys"
Background actors chanell their inner G.I. Joe, waiting for cameras to roll.
James Caan takes center stage during a take.
Having a blast: camera crewmen brace themselves as pyrotechnics erupt.
Stan Rodarte, Kelly Noonan, and Hayley Carr on the set of "For The Boys"
Bette Midler and James Caan get into character, rehearsing a scene on the Vasquez rocks set.
Bushwacked: President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush make a surprise visit to the Oahu set with Executive Producer Jerry Weintraub and Jane Weintraub.
Stan and Tamlyn Tomita are all smiles while waiting for cameras to roll. Ralph Macchio stands behind them - more than ready.
Ralph Macchio on set.
Actor Danny Kamekona - playing the ruthles Sato - breaks character with a mile-wide smile.
A shot in the park: the film crew sets up a shot.
Pat Morita clowns around on the Oahu set.
The Wheel Deal: a prop cart on the Oahu set (doubling for Okinawa) sits emblazoned with the movies title.
A pensive Ralph Macchio waits on set in sound stage 16 at Warner Bros. Tamlyn Tomita, Yuji Okumoto and John Avildsen stand nearby.
Nobu McCarthy and Pat Morita share a tender moment on the Oahu set.
While filming on the tranquil island of Oahu, Ralph Macchio and Tamlyn Tomita pose between takes.
Creative Huddle: Sean Kanan ponders direction from John Avildsen while Director of Photography Steve Yaconelli looks on.
Robyn Lively and Ralph Macchio get ready to rehearse. The one thing that didn't need rehearsing: their chemistry.
Actress Robyn Lively strikes a picture perfect pose on-set with 2nd A.D. Hope Goodwin.
Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita discuss a scene at LA International Airport with director John Avildsen.
Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita contemplate a scene while rehearsing.
A moment with the master: Pat Morita takes a moment from filmiing to give an interview for Entertainment Tonight.
Picking a Winner: With his special brand of humor, Pat Morita clowns around with Macchio and Rodney Epps in Santa Monica.
Car-ate Kid: Vintage cars line the set, ready for their close-up. Fun fact: Ralph Macchio kept the yellow one. He no doubt waxes it (on and off)!
The tranquil set that will become Mr. Miyagi's house sits on the Warner Ranch, ready for filming.
Take Five: Sean Kanan takes a moment to relax on the Columbia lot between takes.
Stan and Rodney Epps (doubling for Ralph Macchio and Sean Kanan) wait patiently as the scene is slated for a take.
Sole man: Stan prepares to step into a pair of custom made shoes that will bring him to Ralph Macchio's height.
Stan takes a moment between takes to strike a pose with one of several prestigious fight instructors, who helped bring a gritty realism to the film.
Stan rehearses on-set, standing in for Ralph Macchio during the climactic final fight of the film. Stunt coordinator Pat Johnson looks on with a smile.
Stan Rodarte "And the Award goes to... Stan has his eyes on the prize (all of them) behind the scenes Karate Kid III
Stan Rodarte "Focus Grasshopper: Stan stares down a row of cameras on the set of "Karate Kid III"
"Oscar"
Touchstone Pictures (1991)
Director:
John Landis
Writers:
Michael Barrie
Jim Mulholland
Claude Magnier
Stan Rodarte (far left) ready for the big bust in climactic scene of Oscar.
Stan (in lettermans jacket) waits on the set in the early morning hours along with the crew.
Stan Rodarte (center) stands with his fellow "boys in blue" before filming a climactic scene in Oscar.
"Gross Anatomy"
Touchstone Pictures (1989)
Director:
Thom Eberhardt
Writers:
Mark Spragg
Howard Rosenman
Alan Jay Glueckman
Stanley Isaacs
Eat your heart out Scorsese: Stan Rodarte tries his hand at playing director.
Everywhere a line: Extras (some of them actual medical students) arrive for an early morning costume fitting.
Todd Field and Matthew Modine spend their down time between takes riding the camera rig.
Director of Photography, Steve Yaconelli, lines up a shot.
Paging Dr. Rodarte: Stan shows off his medical know-how, preparing for a dramatic scene.
Dressed in whites, talent prepares to rehearse a scene.
Stan Rodarte and Lloyd Nelson on the set of "Gross Anatomy"
"Fright Night"
Stan Rodarte (right) and Roddy McDowell (center) prepare to run through their stunts as Director Tom Holland (left) looks on.
Cast and Crew Photo during filming of Fright Night.
"Rocky V"
Hanging out with Sage Stallone on a much needed break between our takes.
Stan and Actor/Choreographer Jimmy Gambina are all smiles on the set of Rocky V.
"The Love Boat"
ABC (1977-1987)
Creator:
Wilford Lloyd Baumes (developed by)
Stan Rodarte, Phyllis Diller, Gavin MacLeod, and Fred Grandy "Shall We Dance? Stan Rodarte (far left) mingles with fellow cast mates during the filming of "The Love Boat"
Phyllis Diller celebrates her 65th Birthday on the set of "The Love Boat"
Eva Gabor and Brad Savage dance to the moves that Stan Rodarte (far right dancer) choreographed on the set of The Love Boat.
"Dancing with the Stars"
Stan Rodarte holds the "Disco Ball Trophy" on the set of Dancing with the Stars"
Stan Rodarte and Carrie Ann Inaba from Dancing with the Stars
Stan Rodarte and Chelsea Kane