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The Karate Kid 1984 Directed by John G. Avildsen

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

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $8,000,000
Revenue $130,442,786
Release Date 22 June 1984
126 mins
Cast
Ralph Macchio Daniel LaRusso
Pat Morita Mr. Miyagi
Elisabeth Shue Ali Mills
William Zabka Johnny Lawrence
Martin Kove John Kreese
Randee Heller Lucille LaRusso
William Bassett Mr. Mills
Ken Daly Chris
Bruce Malmuth Ring Announcer
Darryl Vidal Karate Semi-Finalist
Frances Bay Lady with Dog
Bernie Kuby Mr. Harris
Joan Lemmo Restaurant Manager
Helen Siff Cashier
Larry Drake Yahoo #1
David Abbott Yahoo #2
Molly Basler Cheerleading Coach
Brian Davis Boy in Bathroom
Erik Felix Karate Student
Peter Jason Soccer Coach
Todd Lookinland Chicken Boy
Sam Scarber Referee #3
Shannon Wilcox Mrs. Mills (Ali's Mother) (uncredited)
Sharon Spelman Mrs. Lawrence (Johnny's Mother) (uncredited)
Andrew Shue Member of Cobra Kai (uncredited)
Donald DeNoyer Karate Student (uncredited)
David LeBell Guy at Halloween Dance (uncredited)
Stan Rodarte Student at Dance (uncredited)
Monty O'Grady Club Patron (uncredited)
Robert Strong Club Patron (uncredited)
Chris Casamassa Tournament Guest (uncredited)
Charles Gallant Karate Fan (uncredited)