The Karate Kid
1984
Release Date
June 22nd, 1984
Runtime
- 127 minutes
Synopsis
- Hassled by the school bullies, Daniel LaRusso has his share of adolescent woes. Luckily, his apartment building houses a resident martial arts master: Kesuke Miyagi, who agrees to train Daniel ... and ends up teaching him much more than self-defense. Armed with newfound confidence, skill and wisdom, Daniel ultimately faces off against his tormentors in this hugely popular classic underdog tale.
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, Ron Thomas - Bobby, Rob Garrison - Tommy, Chad McQueen - Dutch, Tony O'Dell - Jimmy, Israel Juarbe - Freddy, William Bassett - Mr. Mills, Larry B. Scott - Jerry, Juli Fields - Susan, Dana Andersen - Barbara, Frank Burt Avalon - Chucky, Jeff Fishman - Billy, Ken Daly - Chris, Tom Fridley - Alan, Pat E. Johnson - Referee, Bruce Malmuth - Ring Announcer, Darryl Vidal - Karate Semi-Finalist, Frances Bay - Lady with Dog, Christopher Kriesa - Official, 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, David De Lange - Waiter, Erik Felix - Karate Student, Peter Jason - Soccer Coach, Todd Lookinland - Chicken Boy, Clarence McGee Jr. - Referee #2, William Norren - Doctor, Sam Scarber - Referee #3, Scott Strader - Eddie, 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)