The Karate Kid
1984 • Action | Drama
John G. Avildsen
Director
Robert Mark Kamen
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
June 22, 1984
Duration
126 Min
Language
en
Popularity
39.74
Budget
$8,000,000
Revenue
$130,442,786
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.
Cast
Ralph Macchio
Pat Morita
Elisabeth Shue
William Zabka
Martin Kove
Randee Heller
Ron Thomas
Rob Garrison
Chad McQueen
Tony O'Dell
Israel Juarbe
William Bassett
Larry B. Scott
Juli Fields
Dana Andersen
Pat E. Johnson
Bruce Malmuth
Darryl Vidal
Frances Bay
Christopher Kriesa
Bernie Kuby
Helen Siff
Larry Drake
David Abbott
Peter Jason
Todd Lookinland
Sam Scarber
Scott Strader
Shannon Wilcox
Sharon Spelman
Andrew Shue
Donald DeNoyer
Stan Rodarte
Monty O'Grady
Chris Casamassa