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The Karate Kid (1984) 7.1
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. Director:John G. AvildsenWriter:Robert Mark Kamen |
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Cast
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| Ralph Macchio | ... | ||
| Pat Morita | ... |
Mr. Kesuke Miyagi
(as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
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| Elisabeth Shue | ... | ||
| Martin Kove | ... | ||
| Randee Heller | ... | ||
| William Zabka | ... | ||
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Ron Thomas | ... | |
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Rob Garrison | ... | |
| Chad McQueen | ... | ||
| Tony O'Dell | ... | ||
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Israel Juarbe | ... | |
| William Bassett | ... | ||
| Larry B. Scott | ... | ||
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Juli Fields | ... | |
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Dana Andersen | ... | |
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Daniel and his mother move from New Jersey to California. She has a wonderful new job, but Daniel quickly discovers that a dark haired Italian boy with a Jersey accent doesn't fit into the blond surfer crowd. Daniel manages to talk his way out of some fights, but he is finally cornered by several who belong to the same karate school. As Daniel is passing out from the beating he sees Miyagi, the elderly gardener leaps into the fray and save him by outfighting half a dozen teenagers. Miyagi and Daniel soon find out the real motivator behind the boys' violent attitude in the form of their karate teacher. Miyagi promises to teach Daniel karate and arranges a fight at the all-valley tournament some months off. When his training begins, Daniel doesn't understand what he is being shown. Miyagi seems more interested in having Daniel paint fences and wax cars than teaching him Karate. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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He taught him the secret to Karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
22 June 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Karate Kid See more »Box Office
Gross:
$90,800,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Miyagi: Feeling correct.
Daniel: You sure know how to make a guy feel confident.
Miyagi: You trust the quality of what you know, not quantity.
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Written by Dave Merenda (as David Merenda)
Produced by Dave Merenda (as David Merenda) and Brooks Arthur
Performed by Commuter
Courtesy of Chrysalis Music Group
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Did You Know?
Trivia
During the scene where Mr. Miyagi is drunk and celebrating an "anniversary," he reveals that he served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team of the United States Army, an Asian American unit composed of mostly Japanese Americans (many of whom had been in internment camps) who fought in Europe during the Second World War and soon became the most highly decorated unit in the history of the American military. See more »Goofs
When Daniel is at school talking to Ali and Susan, he says he has a "bike". They ask him what kind of motorcycle he has, and he says a "Miyagi Turbo". He has not yet learned Miyagi's name. See more »Quotes
Daniel: I don't know if I know enough karate.Miyagi: Feeling correct.
Daniel: You sure know how to make a guy feel confident.
Miyagi: You trust the quality of what you know, not quantity.
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Connections
Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The A-Team/The Karate Kid/Winter's Bone (2010) See more »Soundtracks
"YOUNG HEARTS"Written by Dave Merenda (as David Merenda)
Produced by Dave Merenda (as David Merenda) and Brooks Arthur
Performed by Commuter
Courtesy of Chrysalis Music Group
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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.