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Overview
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Director:
Writer:
Robert Mark Kamen (written by)
Release Date:
22 June 1984 (USA)
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Tagline:
Only the 'Old One' could teach him the secrets of the masters. more
Plot:
A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fighting. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 2 wins
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2 nominations
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(98 articles)
First Official Photos of The Losers
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Today's Short: "Turbo"
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Wax on...Wax the best movie ever!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ralph Macchio | ... | Daniel Larusso |
 | Pat Morita | ... | Mr. Kesuke Miyagi (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita) |
 | Elisabeth Shue | ... | Ali Mills |
 | Martin Kove | ... | John Kreese |
 | Randee Heller | ... | Lucille Larusso |
| William Zabka | ... | Johnny Lawrence |
| Ron Thomas | ... | Bobby Brown |
| Rob Garrison | ... | Tommy |
| Chad McQueen | ... | Dutch |
 | Tony O'Dell | ... | Jimmy |
| Israel Juarbe | ... | Freddy Fernandez |
 | William Bassett | ... | Mr. Mills |
| Larry B. Scott | ... | Jerry |
| Juli Fields | ... | Susan |
| Dana Andersen | ... | Barbara |
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Runtime:
126 min
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Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:A (Nova Scotia) |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) |
Iceland:L |
Portugal:M/12 |
South Korea:12 |
Argentina:13 |
Chile:TE |
Finland:K-12 |
France:U |
Norway:12 |
Singapore:PG |
Sweden:11 |
UK:15 |
USA:PG |
West Germany:12 |
Australia:PG |
UK:12 (re-rating) (2005)
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Trivia:
William Zabka (Johnny) had no martial arts experience prior to being cast in the film. However, he was an accomplished wrestler.
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Continuity: After the fight with the kids (as skeletons) Miyagi lifts Daniel over his left shoulder, in the next shot Daniel is over his right shoulder.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Midgets Vs. Mascots (2009)
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Soundtrack:
DESIRE
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A Note Regarding SpoilersWhy does Mr Miyagi call Daniel "Daniel-san"?
Is "The Karate Kid" based on a book?
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This is a classic coming of age story. A story about a boy who has to face his fears, girls, and moving to a new environment. Daniel, who is a big up stater, clashes with the rich people of the Cali high life and learns that not all people are who they seem. The Kobra Cai, as they are called in the film, bully Daniel and Daniel just seems like he has no choice but to take revenge. So he learns the next best thing--KARATE. Even though he has no idea what hes doing. He goes with the flow. Mr. Mayagi teaches him respect, discipline, and anyone can over come their fears. This is one of the best films of the 80's. It even has classic names of the 80's, like Johnny, Daniel, Tommy, and my favorite, Bobby. So if you don't have anything better to do, then check out Karate Kid. You might even learn a thing or two about a thing or two.