The Karate Kid (1984)
Movie
1984
PG
2 HOURS 6 MINS
Drama
Martial arts
A bullied teenager learns self-defense and valuable life lessons from an unassuming martial arts master.
Cast & Crew
Ralph Macchio Daniel LaRusso
Noriyuki "Pat" Morita Mr. Kesuke Miyagi
Elisabeth Shue Ali Mills
Randee Heller Lucille Larusso
Martin Kove John Kreese
William Zabka Johnny Lawrence
Chad McQueen Dutch
Tony O'Dell Jimmy
Ron Thomas Bobby
Rob Garrison Tommy
Israel Juarbe Freddy Fernandez
William Bassett Mr. Mills
Larry B. Scott Jerry
Juli Fields Susan
Dana Andersen Barbara
Frank Burt Avalon Chucky
Jeff Fishman Billy
Ken Daly Chris
Tom Fridley Alan
Pat E. Johnson Referee
Bruce Malmuth Ring announcer
Darryl Vidal Karate semi-finalist
Frances Bay Lady with dog
Christopher Kriesa Official
Bernard Kuby Mr. Harris
Joan Lemmo Restaurant manager
Helen J. Siff Cashier
Larry Drake Yahoo 1
David Abbott Yahoo 2
Molly Basler Cheerleading coach
Brian Davis Boy in bathroom
David De Lange Waiter
Erik Felix Karate student
Peter Jason Soccer Coach
Todd Lookinland Chicken Boy
Clarence McGee Referee 2
William Norren Doctor
Sam Scarber Referee 3
Scott Strader Eddie
John G. Avildsen Director
R.J. Louis Executive Producer
Jerry Weintraub Producer
Bill Conti Original Music
James Crabe Cinematography
John G. Avildsen Film Editing
Walt Mulconery Film Editing
Pennie DuPont Casting
Bonnie Timmermann Casting
William J. Cassidy Production Design
John H. Anderson Set Decoration
Richard Bruno Costume Design
Aida Swenson Costume Design
Robert Mark Kamen Screenwriter
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Sunday, November 23
Bullied teen (Ralph Macchio) learns karate from handyman Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita).
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