The Karate Kid (1984)

The Karate Kid (1984)

He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands. 1984-06-22 United States of America 126 Min. PG-13
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Overview

Daniel LaRusso 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.

Cast

Ralph Macchio is Daniel LaRusso
Daniel LaRusso
Pat Morita is Mr. Miyagi
Mr. Miyagi
Elisabeth Shue is Ali Mills
William Zabka is Johnny Lawrence
Johnny Lawrence
Martin Kove is John Kreese
John Kreese
Randee Heller is Lucille LaRusso
Lucille LaRusso
Ron Thomas is Bobby
William Bassett is Mr. Mills