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The Karate Kid(1984)

PG06/22/1984 (US)ActionDramaFamily2h 6m
72%

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

Overview

Daniel 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.

Movie Cast

Ralph Macchio photo

Ralph Macchio

Daniel LaRusso

Pat Morita photo

Pat Morita

Mr. Miyagi

William Zabka photo

William Zabka

Johnny Lawrence

Martin Kove photo

Martin Kove

John Kreese

Randee Heller photo

Randee Heller

Lucille LaRusso

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

Budget$8,000,000.00

Revenue$130,442,786.00

Production CompanyColumbia Pictures

Original LanguageEnglish

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