The Karate Kid
“He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.”
7.2
1984
2h 6m
ActionAdventureDramaFamily
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.
Key Crew
Director
John G. Avildsen
Producers
Jerry Weintraub
Writers
Robert Mark Kamen
Cinematography
James Crabe
Music
Bill Conti
Cast (49)
Ralph Macchio
Daniel LaRusso
Pat Morita
Mr. Miyagi
