The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

United States of America

  • PG
  • 1984-06-22(US)
  • Action,
    Adventure,
    Drama,
    Family
  • 2h-7m
72%
User
Score
He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.

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.

Top Billed Cast

Ralph Macchio

Daniel LaRusso

Pat Morita

Mr. Miyagi

Elisabeth Shue

Ali Mills

William Zabka

Johnny Lawrence

Martin Kove

John Kreese

Randee Heller

Lucille LaRusso

Ron Thomas

Bobby

Rob Garrison

Tommy

Chad McQueen

Dutch

Tony O'Dell

Jimmy

Israel Juarbe

Freddy

William Bassett

Mr. Mills

Larry B. Scott

Jerry

Juli Fields

Susan

Dana Andersen

Barbara

Frank Burt Avalon

Chucky

Jeff Fishman

Billy

Ken Daly

Chris

Tom Fridley

Alan

Pat E. Johnson

Referee

Bruce Malmuth

Ring Announcer

Darryl Vidal

Karate Semi-Finalist

Frances Bay

Lady with Dog

Christopher Kriesa

Official

Bernie Kuby

Mr. Harris

Joan Lemmo

Restaurant Manager

Helen Siff

Cashier

Larry Drake

Yahoo #1

David Abbott

Yahoo #2

Molly Basler

Cheerleading Coach

Brian Davis

Boy in Bathroom

David De Lange

Waiter

Erik Felix

Karate Student

Peter Jason

Soccer Coach

Todd Lookinland

Chicken Boy

Clarence McGee Jr.

Referee #2

William Norren

Doctor

Sam Scarber

Referee #3

Scott Strader

Eddie

Shannon Wilcox

Mrs. Mills (Ali's Mother) (uncredited)

Sharon Spelman

Mrs. Lawrence (Johnny's Mother) (uncredited)

Andrew Shue

Member of Cobra Kai (uncredited)

Donald DeNoyer

Karate Student (uncredited)

David LeBell

Guy at Halloween Dance (uncredited)

Stan Rodarte

Student at Dance (uncredited)

Monty O'Grady

Club Patron (uncredited)

Robert Strong

Club Patron (uncredited)

Chris Casamassa

Tournament Guest (uncredited)

Charles Gallant

Karate Fan (uncredited)


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A review by John Chard

8.0
Written by John Chard on 2024-05-16

The Karocky Kid. The Karate Kid is directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Robert Mark Kamen. It stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita (Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor) and Elisabeth Shue. Daniel LaRusso (Macchio) moves with his mother (Randee Heller) from Newark, New Jersey to Reseda, a neighbo...


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