The Karate Kid (1984)
He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
- Released
- Runtime 2h 7m
- Director John G. Avildsen
- Genres Action Drama Family
- Rating 7.2/10 (4,866 votes)
Synopsis
New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.
Cast
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Ralph Macchio
as Daniel
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Pat Morita
as Miyagi
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Elisabeth Shue
as Ali
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William Zabka
as Johnny
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Martin Kove
as Kreese
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Randee Heller
as Lucille
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Ron Thomas
as Bobby
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Rob Garrison
as Tommy
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Chad McQueen
as Dutch
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Tony O'Dell
as Jimmy
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Israel Juarbe
as Freddy
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William Bassett
as Mr. Mills
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Larry B. Scott
as Jerry
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Juli Fields
as Susan
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Dana Andersen
as Barbara
- Frank Burt Avalon as Chucky
- Jeff Fishman as Billy
- Ken Daly as Chris
Crew
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John G. Avildsen
Director
- James Crabe Director of Photography
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John G. Avildsen
Editor
- Walt Mulconery Editor
- Bud S. Smith Editor
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Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
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Jerry Weintraub
Producer
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Robert Mark Kamen
Writer
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