The Karate Kid overview

The Karate Kid

Synopsis:

Newly arrived in California from New Jersey, teenager Daniel (Ralph Macchio) almost immediately runs afoul of karate-trained high school bullies. He is rescued by Japanese janitor Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita), who agrees to teach Daniel how to harness karate for good instead of brutality. The film culminates in a championship karate bout, pitting Daniel against his sworn enemy Johnny (William Zabka) -- the cruel and thuggish boyfriend of Ali (Elisabeth Shue), with whom Daniel has fallen in love (and vice versa).


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Movie Details:

  • Director: John G. Avildsen
  • Studio: Columbia Pictures
  • Year: 1984
  • Run Time: 126 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: PG
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Drama, Children's/Family
  • Filmed in: Color
  • Release: 1984 06 22 (USA)