The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid is a 1984 American drama movie starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. It tells the story of a boy named Daniel LaRusso who moves with his mother from New Jersey to Los Angeles, California. Daniel has trouble adjusting and is bullied by a teenager named Johnny Lawrence and his friends at his school. Mr. Miyagi (Morita), the mechanic from the apartment building Daniel lives in, teaches Daniel martial arts, so he can fight the bullies in a tournament. The movie was very successful and was compared to the boxing movie Rocky. It was followed by three sequels: The Karate Kid Part II, The Karate Kid Part III, The Next Karate Kid and a remake in 2010.
| The Karate Kid | |
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| Directed by | John G. Avildsen |
| Produced by | Jerry Weintraub |
| Written by | Robert Mark Kamen |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Bill Conti |
| Cinematography | James Crabe |
| Edited by | John G. Avildsen Walt Mulconery Bud S. Smith |
Production company | Delphi II Productions Jerry Weintraub Productions |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $8 million |
| Box office | $91,1 million |
Cast
- Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso
- Noriyuki "Pat" Morita as Mr. Miyagi
- Elisabeth Shue as Ali Mills
- Billy Zabka as Johnny Lawrence
- Randee Heller as Lucille LaRusso
The Karate Kid Media
Pat Morita in 1971. His performance in the film earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
