The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid is a 1984 American drama movie starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. It tells the story of a boy named Daniel LaRusso who moves with his mother from New Jersey to Los Angeles, California. Daniel has trouble adjusting and is bullied by a teenager named Johnny Lawrence and his friends at his school. Mr. Miyagi (Morita), the mechanic from the apartment building Daniel lives in, teaches Daniel martial arts, so he can fight the bullies in a tournament. The movie was very successful and was compared to the boxing movie Rocky. It was followed by three sequels: The Karate Kid Part II, The Karate Kid Part III, The Next Karate Kid and a remake in 2010.

 Cast 
 Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso
 Noriyuki "Pat" Morita as Mr. Miyagi
 Elisabeth Shue as Ali Mills
 Billy Zabka as Johnny Lawrence
 Martin Kove as John Kreese
 Randee Heller as Lucille LaRusso
 Ron Thomas as Bobby Brown
 Rob Garrison as Tommy
 Chad McQueen as Dutch
 Tony O'Dell as Jimmy

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Category:1984 drama movies
Category:1980s sports movies
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Category:Movies set in Los Angeles
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Category:Movies directed by John G. Avildsen