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The Karate Kid (1984)

The Karate Kid (1984)

Action Drama Adventure Family

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

Release Date: 1984, June 22
Directors: John G. Avildsen
Countries: United States of America
Production: Columbia Pictures, Delphi II Productions, Jerry Weintraub Productions
Cast: Christopher Kriesa, Shannon Wilcox, Peter Jason, Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Pat Morita, Ken Daly, Chris Casamassa, Tom Fridley, Elisabeth Shue, Donald DeNoyer

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

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