The Karate Kid (1984)
- Starring:
- Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita, (more)
- Director(s):
- John G. Avildsen
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Category:
- Family & Kids, Drama
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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 on screen. Vastly popular, The Karate Kid spawned three sequels of rapidly descending merit, as well as a Saturday morning cartoon series. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 127 mins
Complete Cast:
- Ralph Macchio - Daniel
- Elisabeth Shue - Ali
- Randee Heller - Lucille
- Ron Thomas - Bobby
- Frances Bay - Lady with Dog
- William H. Bassett - Mr. Mills
- Jeff Fishman - Billy
- Joan Lemmo - Restaurant Manager
- Tom Fridley - Alan
- Bernie Kuby - Mr. Harris
- Scott Strader - Eddie
- Helen Siff - Cashier
- Peter Jason - Soccer Coach
- Sam Scarber - Referee
- Todd Lookinland - Chicken Boy
- David de Lange - Waiter
- Molly Basler - Cheerleading Coach
- Noriyuki "Pat" Morita - Miyagi
- Martin Kove - Kreese
- William Zabka - Johnny
- Rob Garrison - Tommy
- Larry Drake - Yahoo
- Bruce Malmuth - Ring Announcer
- Brian Davies - Boy in Bathroom
- Israel Juarbe - Freddy
- Pat E. Johnson - Referee
- Frank Burt Avalon - Chucky
- Larry B. Scott - Jerry
- Juli Fields - Susan
- Chad McQueen - Dutch
- Christopher Kriesa - Official
- Tony O'Dell - Jimmy
- Dana Anderson - Barbara
- Director(s):
- John G. Avildsen
- Writer(s):
- Robert Mark Kamen
- Producer(s):
- Jerry Weintraub
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Suitable for Teens, Watch With Your Kids, Mild Violence)
- Categories:
- Drama, Family & Kids
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