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Feature film — 1984

The Karate Kid (1984)

7.22h 7mAction — Drama — Family

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.

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Columbia Pictures / Delphi II Productions / Jerry Weintraub Productions

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Director: John G. Avildsen

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Cast & crew

Ralph Macchio as Daniel

Ralph Macchio

Daniel

Pat Morita as Miyagi

Pat Morita

Miyagi

Elisabeth Shue as Ali

Elisabeth Shue

Ali

William Zabka as Johnny

William Zabka

Johnny

Martin Kove as Kreese

Martin Kove

Kreese

Randee Heller as Lucille

Randee Heller

Lucille

Ron Thomas as Bobby

Ron Thomas

Bobby

Rob Garrison as Tommy

Rob Garrison

Tommy

Chad McQueen as Dutch

Chad McQueen

Dutch

Tony O'Dell as Jimmy

Tony O'Dell

Jimmy

Israel Juarbe as Freddy

Israel Juarbe

Freddy

William Bassett as Mr. Mills

William Bassett

Mr. Mills

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