The Karate Kid

"He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands."

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.

Director: John G. Avildsen

Cast

Ralph Macchio

Daniel LaRusso

Pat Morita

Mr. Miyagi

Elisabeth Shue

Ali Mills

William Zabka

Johnny Lawrence

Martin Kove

John Kreese

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Randee Heller

Lucille LaRusso

Ron Thomas

Bobby

Rob Garrison

Tommy