The Karate Kid
1984 · directed by John G. Avildsen
- Rating
- 72/100
- Hit
- no
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.
The Karate Kid (1984), directed by John G. Avildsen, rates 72/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Ralph Macchio
- Pat Morita
- Elisabeth Shue
- William Zabka
- Martin Kove
- Randee Heller
- Ron Thomas
- Rob Garrison
- Chad McQueen
- Tony O'Dell
Crew
- James Crabe — Director of Photography
- Bud S. Smith — Editor
- John G. Avildsen — Editor
- Walt Mulconery — Editor
- Bill Conti — Original Music Composer
- Robert Mark Kamen — Writer
More from John G. Avildsen
- Rocky (1976) — 88/100 · hit
- Save the Tiger (1973) — 76/100
- Joe (1970) — 73/100
- Lean On Me (1989) — 70/100
- The Power of One (1992) — 59/100
- The Karate Kid Part II (1986) — 58/100
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