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The Karate Kid is a 1984 American martial arts drama film written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G. Avildsen. It is the first installment in the Karate Kid franchise, and stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, and William Zabka.
The original film series began as a tetralogy, starting with the release of The Karate Kid (1984), after the success of which three sequels were produced: The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), and The Next Karate Kid (1994).
The Karate Kid: Directed by John G. Avildsen. With Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove. Recently relocated from NJ to LA, Daniel becomes the target of a gang of Cobra Kai dojo students.
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- Action, Drama, Family
- John G. Avildsen
- 1984-06-22
Meet Daniel Larusso, a mild-mannered New Jersey teenager who has to move from his native state to Los Angeles, California when his mother was offered a job there.
Jun 29, 2020 · ‘The Karate Kid’ revolves around a boy named Daniel who moves to California with his single mother. He finds himself struggling to fit in immediately. A bunch of karate students starts to bully him for dating a rich girl too. Fortunately, his Japanese landlord, Miyagi trains him to take them on.
Nov 15, 2022 · While there is still some time before the new movie comes out, and if you are looking to start a watch of the popular series, here is The Karate Kid franchise in chronological order and by...
The Karate Kid was known for kickstarting Macchio's career and revitalizing the career of Morita, who was previously known for his comedic roles. The film makers always wanted Ralph Macchio to play Daniel LaRusso .
