The Karate Kid (1984)
He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
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.
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
Screenplay
- Robert Mark Kamen
- Allee Willis (Lyricist)
- Dennis Lambert (Lyricist)
- Peter Beckett (Lyricist)
Themes
Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
high school, friendship, martial arts, fight, painting, karate, bullying, sensei, bully, teen movie, los angeles, california, martial arts master, single mother, sabotage, beaten
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Karate Kid about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Karate Kid?
- The Karate Kid was directed by John G. Avildsen.
- Who stars in The Karate Kid?
- The Karate Kid stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Randee Heller.
- How long is The Karate Kid?
- The Karate Kid has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is The Karate Kid?
- The Karate Kid is a Action, Adventure, Drama, Family film.
- What is the budget of The Karate Kid?
- The Karate Kid had a budget of $8M.
- How much did The Karate Kid gross?
- The Karate Kid grossed $91M worldwide.
- Where was The Karate Kid produced?
- The Karate Kid was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Karate Kid?
- The themes of The Karate Kid include: Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor, Martial Arts and Action.