The Karate Kid (1984)
- Starring:
- Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita, (more)
- Director(s):
- John G. Avildsen
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Karate Kid
Newly arrived in California from New Jersey, teenager Daniel (Ralph Macchio) almost immediately runs afoul of karate-trained high school bullies. He is rescued by Japanese janitor Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita), who agrees to teach Daniel how to harness karate for good instead of brutality. The film culminates in a championship karate bout, pitting Daniel against his sworn enemy Johnny (William Zabka) -- the cruel and thuggish boyfriend of Ali (Elisabeth Shue), with whom Daniel has fallen in love (and vice versa). Real-life karate champ Chuck Norris was offered the role of Kreese, the sadistic coach who goads Johnny into fighting dirty, but Norris turned down the role, refusing to be shown utilizing his skills negatively onscreen. Vastly popular, The Karate Kid spawned three sequels of rapidly descending merit, as well as a Saturday-morning cartoon series. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 127 mins
Complete Cast of The Karate Kid
- Ralph Macchio - Daniel
- Elisabeth Shue - Ali
- Randee Heller - Lucille
- Ron Thomas - Bobby
- Bruce Malmuth - Ring Announcer
- Pat E. Johnson - Referee
- Chad McQueen - Dutch
- Scott Strader - Eddie
- Molly Basler - Cheerleading Coach
- David de Lange - Waiter
- Todd Lookinland - Chicken Boy
- Frank Burt Avalon - Chucky
- William H. Bassett - Mr. Mills
- Jeff Fishman - Billy
- Juli Fields - Susan
- Joan Lemmo - Restaurant Manager
- Israel Juarbe - Freddy
- Noriyuki "Pat" Morita - Miyagi
- Martin Kove - Kreese
- William Zabka - Johnny
- Rob Garrison - Tommy
- Bernie Kuby - Mr. Harris
- Frances Bay - Lady with Dog
- Larry B. Scott - Jerry
- Peter Jason - Soccer Coach
- Dana Anderson - Barbara
- Tony O'Dell - Jimmy
- Larry Drake - Yahoo
- Sam Scarber - Referee
- Christopher Kriesa - Official
- Brian Davies - Boy in Bathroom
- Helen Siff - Cashier
- Tom Fridley - Alan
- Director(s):
- John G. Avildsen
- Writer(s):
- Robert Mark Kamen
- Producer(s):
- Jerry Weintraub
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Mild Violence, Suitable for Teens, Watch With Your Kids)
- Categories:
- Family & Kids
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