
The Karate Kid
1984
Movie Information
Overview
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.
Release Date
June 22, 1984
Director
John G. Avildsen
Runtime
2h 7m
Cast
Ralph MacchioPat MoritaElisabeth ShueWilliam ZabkaMartin KoveRandee HellerRon ThomasRob GarrisonChad McQueenTony O'Dell
Production
Columbia PicturesDelphi II ProductionsJerry Weintraub Productions
Genres
ActionAdventureDramaFamily