The Karate Kid
1984/06/22 • $8,000,000 • Released • English
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.
Director : John G. Avildsen
Casts
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
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
Helen Siff
Cashier
Larry Drake
Yahoo #1
David Abbott
Yahoo #2
Peter Jason
Soccer Coach
Todd Lookinland
Chicken Boy
Sam Scarber
Referee #3
Shannon Wilcox
Mrs. Mills (Ali's Mother) (uncredited)
Sharon Spelman
Mrs. Lawrence (Johnny's Mother) (uncredited)
Andrew Shue
Member of Cobra Kai (uncredited)
Stan Rodarte
Student at Dance (uncredited)
Monty O'Grady
Club Patron (uncredited)
Chris Casamassa
Tournament Guest (uncredited)
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