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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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(104 articles)
First 'The Karate Kid' remake images roll in
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(From screeninglog. 30 November 2009, 11:08 PM, PST)
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Best American martial arts movie ever made
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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:
The last spin kick that Daniel is hit with before he is saved by Mr. Miyagi actually hit Ralph Macchio and hurt him.
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Goofs:
Boom mic visible: The scene when Miyagi and Daniel leave to go to the Cobra Kai dojo, Miyagi walks out of his house towards the truck. As the camera follows him the boom mic is visible just behind the truck.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Family Matters: She's Back (#7.6)" (1995)
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Soundtrack:
NO SHELTER
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FAQ
Is "The Karate Kid" based on a book?When Daniel was teaching Ali how to knee-juggle the soccer ball, why did Ally suddenly kick the ball away?
Why does Mr Miyagi call Daniel "Daniel-san"?
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This movie will perhaps be remembered as the best martial arts movie ever made. Movies of this genre are usually more concerned with action scenes that the stories tend to be poor and appeal to the audience on a short run. With the exception of Kurosawa's films, the Karate Kid is perhaps one of the best and most popular martial arts movies ever. Ralph Macchio, who is also good in "the Outsiders," does a fine portrayal of the novice, frustrated Daniel Larusso (he was 23 years old when he made this film??). Equally superb is the wise and "cool-as-a-cucumber" Mr. Miyagi, played by Pat Morita. Once again, John G. Avildsen has directed a film that glorifies the fiesty nature of underdogs. This is the "Rocky" movie of the 80's.