The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid (1984)

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

  • Genre: Action, Drama, Family
  • Release Date: 1984-06-22
  • User Rating: 7.189/10 from 4172 ratings
  • Runtime: 2h 6min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Columbia Pictures
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: John G. Avildsen
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Summary

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.

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  • Ralph Macchio

    as Daniel LaRusso

  • Pat Morita

    as Mr. Miyagi

  • Elisabeth Shue

    as Ali Mills

  • William Zabka

    as Johnny Lawrence

  • Martin Kove

    as John Kreese

  • Randee Heller

    as Lucille LaRusso

  • Ron Thomas

    as Bobby

  • Rob Garrison

    as Tommy

  • Chad McQueen

    as Dutch

  • Tony O'Dell

    as Jimmy

  • Israel Juarbe

    as Freddy

  • William Bassett

    as Mr. Mills

  • Larry B. Scott

    as Jerry

  • Juli Fields

    as Susan

  • Dana Andersen

    as Barbara

  • Frank Burt Avalon

    as Chucky

  • Jeff Fishman

    as Billy

  • Ken Daly

    as Chris

  • Tom Fridley

    as Alan

  • Pat E. Johnson

    as Referee

  • Bruce Malmuth

    as Ring Announcer

  • Darryl Vidal

    as Karate Semi-Finalist

  • Frances Bay

    as Lady with Dog

  • Christopher Kriesa

    as Official

  • Bernie Kuby

    as Mr. Harris

  • Joan Lemmo

    as Restaurant Manager

  • Helen Siff

    as Cashier

  • Larry Drake

    as Yahoo #1

  • David Abbott

    as Yahoo #2

  • Molly Basler

    as Cheerleading Coach

  • Brian Davis

    as Boy in Bathroom

  • David De Lange

    as Waiter

  • Erik Felix

    as Karate Student

  • Peter Jason

    as Soccer Coach

  • Todd Lookinland

    as Chicken Boy

  • Clarence McGee Jr.

    as Referee #2

  • William Norren

    as Doctor

  • Sam Scarber

    as Referee #3

  • Scott Strader

    as Eddie

  • Shannon Wilcox

    as Mrs. Mills (Ali's Mother) (uncredited)

  • Sharon Spelman

    as Mrs. Lawrence (Johnny's Mother) (uncredited)

  • Andrew Shue

    as Member of Cobra Kai (uncredited)

  • Donald DeNoyer

    as Karate Student (uncredited)

  • David LeBell

    as Guy at Halloween Dance (uncredited)

  • Stan Rodarte

    as Student at Dance (uncredited)

  • Monty O'Grady

    as Club Patron (uncredited)

  • Milanka Stevens

    as Club Patron (uncredited)

  • Nick Stevens

    as Club Patron (uncredited)

  • Robert Strong

    as Club Patron (uncredited)

  • Chris Casamassa

    as Tournament Guest (uncredited)

  • Charles Gallant

    as Karate Fan (uncredited)

  • Katheryn Gallant

    as Karate Fan (uncredited)

  • Kelly Gallant

    as Karate Fan (uncredited)

  • Duff Tallahassee

    as Karate Fan #4 (uncredited)

  • Ann Oshita

    as Mrs. Miyagi (uncredited)
Production Jerry Weintraub Producer
Editing John G. Avildsen Editor
Camera James Crabe Director of Photography
Directing John G. Avildsen Director
Editing Walt Mulconery Editor
Art William J. Cassidy Production Design
Editing Bud S. Smith Editor
Sound Bill Conti Original Music Composer
Crew Scott Wilder Stunts
Art William F. Matthews Set Designer
Crew Fumio Demura Stunts
Crew Clarke Coleman Stunts
Crew Pat Green Stunts
Crew Spike Silver Stunts
Crew Douglas Ivan Stunts
Crew Pat Romano Stunts
Crew Alan Oliney Stunts
Crew Buck McDancer Stunts
Production Caro Jones Casting
Directing Alvin Greenman Script Supervisor
Art John H. Anderson Set Decoration
Production Pennie DuPont Casting
Crew Frank Toro Special Effects
Costume & Make-Up Cheri Ruff Hairstylist
Production Bonnie Timmermann Casting
Costume & Make-Up E. Thomas Case Makeup Artist
Art Michael Muscarella Construction Coordinator
Sound Bill Conti Theme Song Performance
Production Howard Pine Unit Production Manager
Camera Brad Edmiston First Assistant Camera
Sound Dean Hodges Sound Mixer
Camera Ralph Nelson Jr. Still Photographer
Sound Robert Glass Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Directing Clifford C. Coleman First Assistant Director
Camera Allen D. Easton First Assistant Camera
Sound Don Digirolamo Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Directing Hope R. Goodwin Second Assistant Director
Crew Alan Oliney Stunt Coordinator
Camera Stephen St. John Steadicam Operator
Camera John London Key Grip
Sound Thomas Cunliffe Boom Operator
Crew Alan Falco Transportation Coordinator
Camera Jonathan West Camera Operator
Lighting Ross A. Maehl Gaffer
Sound Robert 'Buzz' Knudson Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Samuel C. Crutcher Sound Effects Editor
Crew Tino Caira Transportation Captain
Sound Norval D. Crutcher Sound Effects Editor
Sound Brooks Arthur Music Supervisor
Sound Stephen A. Hope Music Editor
Crew Ronnie Rondell Jr. Stunts
Writing Robert Mark Kamen Writer
Production Bud S. Smith Associate Producer
Production R.J. Louis Executive Producer
Crew John Atkinson Stunts
Crew David Crockett Stunts
Crew Gary Haillenbeck Stunts
Crew Lance Turner Stunts
Crew Bob Nichimura Stunts
Crew Pat E. Johnson Martial Arts Choreographer
Camera Joel Kirschner Second Assistant Camera
Camera Tom May Grip
Camera Peter J. Breen Dolly Grip
Lighting Patrick G. Ralston Best Boy Electric
Lighting Don Zobel Best Boy Electric
Costume & Make-Up Richard Bruno Costumer
Costume & Make-Up Aida Swinson Costumer
Crew David Bernard Cableman
Art Larry Haney Leadman
Art Sam Gordon Property Master
Art Richard Leon Props
Art Dick Lasley Production Illustrator
Art John O'Connell Standby Painter
Editing Seth Flaum Associate Editor
Editing Craig Bassett Associate Editor
Editing M. Scott Smith Associate Editor
Editing Richard Alderete Associate Editor
Sound Dan Wallin Scoring Mixer
Crew Pete Emmet Unit Publicist
Sound J. Paul Huntsman ADR Editor
Production Jeannie Jeha Production Coordinator
Production Diane Bandolas Production Accountant
Production Richard Davis Location Manager
Production Jennifer Erskine Producer's Assistant
Production Julie Weintraub Producer's Assistant
Production Susan Ekins Executive Producer's Assistant
Production Rich Mar Extras Casting
Sound Gheorghe Zamfir Musician
Sound Russ Regan Music Consultant
Sound Joe Esposito Vocals
Sound Marc Droubay Theme Song Performance
Sound Stephan Ellis Theme Song Performance
Sound Jimi Jamison Theme Song Performance
Sound Frankie Sullivan Theme Song Performance
Sound Jim Peterik Theme Song Performance
Sound Bill Conti Music Producer
Writing Allee Willis Lyricist
Writing Dennis Lambert Lyricist
Writing Peter Beckett Lyricist

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