The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid (1984)

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

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.

Date of release
1984-06-22
TMDB
7.2 / 10 (4906)
Runtime
2h 7m
Genres
Action, Drama, Family
Director
John G. Avildsen

Casting

  • Ralph Macchio — Daniel
  • Pat Morita — Miyagi
  • Elisabeth Shue — Ali
  • William Zabka — Johnny
  • Martin Kove — Kreese
  • Randee Heller — Lucille
  • Ron Thomas — Bobby
  • Rob Garrison — Tommy
  • Chad McQueen — Dutch
  • Tony O'Dell — Jimmy
  • Israel Juarbe — Freddy
  • William Bassett — Mr. Mills

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