The Karate Kid poster
Director John G. Avildsen
Writer Robert Mark Kamen

The Karate Kid

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

Release Date: 1984-06-22

Duration: 126 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Elisabeth Shue
    Ali Mills
  • Ralph Macchio
    Daniel LaRusso
  • William Zabka
    Johnny Lawrence
  • Martin Kove
    John Kreese
  • Pat Morita
    Mr. Miyagi
  • Randee Heller
    Lucille LaRusso
  • Frances Bay
    Lady with Dog
  • Larry B. Scott
    Jerry
  • Peter Jason
    Soccer Coach
  • Andrew Shue
    Member of Cobra Kai (uncredited)