The Karate Kid

Directed by John G. Avildsen

Written by Robert Mark Kamen, Allee Willis, Dennis Lambert, Peter Beckett

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.

Cast

Ralph Macchio

Daniel

Pat Morita

Miyagi

Elisabeth Shue

Ali

William Zabka

Johnny

Martin Kove

Kreese

Randee Heller

Lucille

Ron Thomas

Bobby

Rob Garrison

Tommy

Chad McQueen

Dutch

Tony O'Dell

Jimmy

Israel Juarbe

Freddy

William Bassett

Mr. Mills