The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid (1984)

Directed by John G. Avildsen

2h 6m

Action

| Adventure

| Drama

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

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

Randee Heller

Randee Heller

Lucille LaRusso

Ron Thomas

Ron Thomas

Bobby

Rob Garrison

Rob Garrison

Tommy

Chad McQueen

Chad McQueen

Dutch

Crew

Bill Conti

Bill Conti

Original Music Composer

Jerry Weintraub

Jerry Weintraub

Producer

John G. Avildsen

John G. Avildsen

Editor

Bud S. Smith

Bud S. Smith

Editor

Walt Mulconery

Walt Mulconery

Editor

William J. Cassidy

William J. Cassidy

Production Design

James Crabe

James Crabe

Director of Photography

John G. Avildsen

John G. Avildsen

Director

Scott Wilder

Scott Wilder

Stunts

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