The Karate Kid (1984)

  • PG
  • 06/22/1984 (US)
  • Action, Drama, Family
  • 2h 6m

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

Overview

Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, Lucille, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of high school students, 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.

John G. Avildsen

Director

Robert Mark Kamen

Writer

Cast

Ralph Macchio's headshot

Ralph Macchio

Daniel LaRusso
Pat Morita's headshot

Pat Morita

Mr. Miyagi
Elisabeth Shue's headshot

Elisabeth Shue

Ali Mills
William Zabka's headshot

William Zabka

Johnny Lawrence
Martin Kove's headshot

Martin Kove

John Kreese
Randee Heller's headshot

Randee Heller

Lucille LaRusso
Ron Thomas's headshot

Ron Thomas

Bobby
Rob Garrison's headshot

Rob Garrison

Tommy

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