The Karate Kid Part III (1989)

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.

Director:

John G. Avildsen

Writers:

Robert Mark Kamen (characters), Robert Mark Kamen

Stars:

Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively

5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ralph Macchio	...	Daniel
Pat Morita	...	Mr. Miyagi (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
Robyn Lively	...	Jessica
Thomas Ian Griffith	...	Terry
Martin Kove	...	Kreese
Sean Kanan	...	Mike Barnes
Jonathan Avildsen	...	Snake
William Christopher Ford	...	Dennis (as Christopher Paul Ford)
Randee Heller	...	Lucille
Pat E. Johnson	...	Referee
Rick Hurst	...	Announcer
Frances Bay	...	Mrs. Milo
Joseph V. Perry	...	Uncle Louie
Jan Tríska	...	Milos
Diana Webster	...	Margaret

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

teenage boy | vietnam war veteran | underdog | pain | blood | 

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Taglines:

First it was teacher to student. Then it was father to son. Now, it's man to man.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Family | Sport

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 June 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Karate Kid 3

Filming Locations:

130 N. Avenue 50, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$38,956,288

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation,Weintraub International Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mr. Miyagi plant store was an old building in Highland Park, Ca. Also Daniel girlfriend pottery shop was across the street from it . You can look up where Mr. Miyagis building used to be at on google maps 128 N ave 50, 90042. You can still see the train tracks where the bullies busted doughnuts in the mustang, after destroying Mr. Miyagis store.

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Goofs

When Terry first shows Daniel the front sweep, Daniel's headband changes sides.

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Quotes

Terry Silver: [in steam filled bathroom talking to John Kreese on phone] I'm telling you, we will be up and running.
John Kreese: [getting back massaged] What about the winners?
Terry Silver: Those two jerk offs are taking up all my time. But you just relax. For the boy he will compete. I'm telling you too, that he is going to be begging me to be his teacher. And what he's going to learn from me is pain in every part of his body. And fear in every part of his mind. But here's the kicker he's going to thank me for it later. Then I'm ...
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Connections

Features The Karate Kid Part II (1986)

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Soundtracks

In a Trance
Written by Sverre Wiik and Harald Wiik
Performed by Money Talks

User Reviews

BETTER THAN PART 2

I believe "The Karate Kid Part 3" is a worthy, entertaining and well-acted final installment in the popular trilogy. An improvement over Part 2, this final chapter couldn't have been done any better. Having watched Daniel and Mr Miyagi's relationship develop in the first two film's, Part 3's story threatens to break up their friendship, thus creating a perfect blend of tension and drama. Having Daniel train under the sadistic Cobra Kai teacher adds to the film's intensity. His relationship with Mr Miyagi further threatened by lies and heated arguments, Daniel(Ralph Macchio) gives a solid and engaging performance, proving that he is a competent actor. I found the film refreshing in many ways, especially in regard to Daniel's relationship with his female friend, which doesn't develop into a typical love-interest subplot like the previous two film's. This film may be a little on the dark side but in all honesty it's a decent finale to a very entertaining movie trilogy.