The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid

Information

Release DateJune 22, 1984
Runtime2h 6m
StatusReleased
Budget$8M
Revenue$130M
ProductionColumbia Pictures, Delphi II Productions + 1 more
LanguagesEnglish
7.2
4,392 votes
Popularity14

The Karate Kid

"He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands."

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 & Crew

Director

John G. Avildsen
John G. Avildsen

Featured Cast

Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio

Daniel LaRusso

Pat Morita

Pat Morita

Mr. Miyagi

Elisabeth Shue

Elisabeth Shue

Ali Mills

William Zabka

William Zabka

Johnny Lawrence

Martin Kove

Martin Kove

John Kreese

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