The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

1984
2h 7m
7.2

7.2/10

4,656 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Budget: $8,000,000

Revenue: $91,138,075

Language: EN

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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

Tony O'Dell
Tony O'Dell

Jimmy

Israel Juarbe
Israel Juarbe

Freddy

William Bassett
William Bassett

Mr. Mills

Key Crew

Jerry Weintraub
Producer
John G. Avildsen
Director
Robert Mark Kamen
Writer
R.J. Louis
Executive Producer