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The Karate Kid Part III

  • 19891989
  • PGPG
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
62K
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Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
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Ostracised villain John Kreese attempts to gain revenge on Daniel and Miyagi, with the help of a Vietnam War comrade, the wealthy owner of a toxic waste disposal business.Ostracised villain John Kreese attempts to gain revenge on Daniel and Miyagi, with the help of a Vietnam War comrade, the wealthy owner of a toxic waste disposal business.Ostracised villain John Kreese attempts to gain revenge on Daniel and Miyagi, with the help of a Vietnam War comrade, the wealthy owner of a toxic waste disposal business.

IMDb RATING
5.2/10
62K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,267
329
  • Director
    • John G. Avildsen
  • Writer
    • Robert Mark Kamen(characters)
  • Stars
    • Ralph Macchio
    • Pat Morita
    • Robyn Lively
Top credits
  • Director
    • John G. Avildsen
  • Writer
    • Robert Mark Kamen(characters)
  • Stars
    • Ralph Macchio
    • Pat Morita
    • Robyn Lively
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 190User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations

    Videos1

    The Karate Kid, Part III
    Trailer 1:29
    The Karate Kid, Part III

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    Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
    Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
    Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
    Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
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    Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
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    Thomas Ian Griffith in The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
    Robyn Lively and Ralph Macchio in The Karate Kid Part III (1989)

    Top cast

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    Ralph Macchio
    Ralph Macchio
    • Danielas Daniel
    Pat Morita
    Pat Morita
    • Mr. Miyagias Mr. Miyagi
    Robyn Lively
    Robyn Lively
    • Jessica Andrewsas Jessica Andrews
    Thomas Ian Griffith
    Thomas Ian Griffith
    • Terry Silveras Terry Silver
    Martin Kove
    Martin Kove
    • Kreeseas Kreese
    Sean Kanan
    Sean Kanan
    • Mike Barnesas Mike Barnes
    Jonathan Avildsen
    • Snakeas Snake
    William Christopher Ford
    William Christopher Ford
    • Dennisas Dennis
    • (as Christopher Paul Ford)
    Randee Heller
    Randee Heller
    • Lucilleas Lucille
    Pat E. Johnson
    Pat E. Johnson
    • Refereeas Referee
    Rick Hurst
    Rick Hurst
    • Announceras Announcer
    Frances Bay
    Frances Bay
    • Mrs. Miloas Mrs. Milo
    Joseph V. Perry
    Joseph V. Perry
    • Uncle Louieas Uncle Louie
    Jan Tríska
    Jan Tríska
    • Milosas Milos
    Diana Webster
    Diana Webster
    • Margaretas Margaret
    Patrick R. Posada
    • Man #1as Man #1
    C. Darnell Rose
    • Delivery Manas Delivery Man
    Glenn Medeiros
    • Selfas Self
    • Director
      • John G. Avildsen
    • Writer
      • Robert Mark Kamen(characters)
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    Storyline

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    John Kreese, his life in tatters after his karate school was defeated by Daniel and Miyagi, visits Terry Silver, a Vietnam War comrade. Terry is a ruthless businessman and martial arts expert, and he vows to help Kreese gain revenge on Daniel and Miyagi, and reestablish Cobra Kai. Upon returning from Okinawa, Daniel and Miyagi discover that their apartment building has been demolished, which brings Miyagi out of work. Going against Miyagi's wishes, Daniel uses his college funds to realize Miyagi's dream of opening a bonsai tree shop, and becomes a partner in the bonsai business. —Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
    • teenage boy
    • vietnam war veteran
    • underdog
    • pain
    • blood
    • 39 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • This time he has to choose.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the original script Daniel's mother was never mentioned or seen in the movie. It was Ralph Macchio's idea they have a scene of Daniel having a telephone conversation with his mother explaining her absence that Daniel's mother went to New Jersey to take care of a sick uncle.
    • Goofs
      When Terry Silver and Daniel are in the Cobra Kai dojo for the first time together and Daniel is attempting to sweep the "knee" of the wooden dummy, the wood is solid and he cannot break it. As Terry Silver prepares to demonstrate the move, a break in the wood of the first leg is plainly visible. Sure enough, that's where his foot makes contact and the wood falls apart. A break in the torso, where he hits it, is similarly visible.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Kesuke Miyagi: Inside you same place you karate come from.

      Daniel Larusso: My karate comes from you.

      Mr. Kesuke Miyagi: Ah. Only root karate come from Miyagi. Just like bonsai choose own way grow because root strong, you choose own way do karate same reason.

      Daniel Larusso: I do it your way.

      Mr. Kesuke Miyagi: Hai. One day, you do own way.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Lethal Weapon 2/The Karate Kid Part III/Great Balls of Fire/Weekend at Bernie's/A Taxing Woman Returns (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Listen to Your Heart
      Written by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg
      Performed by Little River Band

    User reviews190

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    A bit vacuous
    While this film went back to the more casual appeal of the first film, it proved to be a bit of a rehashing of the first. The only difference, we see Daniel take on the `dark side' (a.k.a. not Mr. Myagi's way) of fighting. Sure, this had to be a little different, but Daniel trying to be a tough guy seemed a little off in a way. Sure, this film was entertaining, but it proved the series was running on empty. However, Mr. Myagi proved he could still kick plenty of butt, making the ending all worth it.
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    • Aug 8, 2002

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 30, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Karate Kid III - Die letzte Entscheidung
    • Filming locations
      • Ennis House - 2607 Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Weintraub International Group
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $38,956,288
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,364,544
      • Jul 2, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $38,956,288
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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