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The Karate Kid

Plot: Daniel moves to Los Angeles with his mother, Lucille, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of high school students, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei, John Kreese
Release Date: Friday, June 22 1984
40 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Ralph MacchioRalph Macchio
Ralph Macchio was
22 in The Karate Kid
as 'Daniel LaRusso'.
Sat, Nov 04 1961
Portrait of Pat MoritaPat Morita
Pat Morita was
51 in The Karate Kid
as 'Mr. Miyagi'.
Tue, Jun 28 1932 –
Thu, Nov 24 2005
Portrait of Elisabeth ShueElisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Shue was
20 in The Karate Kid
as 'Ali Mills'.
Sun, Oct 06 1963
Portrait of William ZabkaWilliam Zabka
William Zabka was
18 in The Karate Kid
as 'Johnny Lawrence'.
Wed, Oct 20 1965
Portrait of Martin KoveMartin Kove
Martin Kove was
38 in The Karate Kid
as 'John Kreese'.
Wed, Mar 06 1946
Portrait of Randee HellerRandee Heller
Randee Heller was
37 in The Karate Kid
as 'Lucille LaRusso'.
Tue, Jun 10 1947
Portrait of Ron ThomasRon Thomas
Ron Thomas was
22 in The Karate Kid
as 'Bobby'.
Wed, Nov 15 1961
Portrait of Rob GarrisonRob Garrison
Rob Garrison was
24 in The Karate Kid
as 'Tommy'.
Sat, Jan 23 1960 –
Fri, Sep 27 2019
Portrait of Chad McQueenChad McQueen
Chad McQueen was
23 in The Karate Kid
as 'Dutch'.
Wed, Dec 28 1960 –
Wed, Sep 11 2024
Portrait of Tony O'DellTony O'Dell
Tony O'Dell was
24 in The Karate Kid
as 'Jimmy'.
Sat, Jan 30 1960
Portrait of Israel JuarbeIsrael Juarbe
Israel Juarbe was
21 in The Karate Kid
as 'Freddy'.
Fri, Mar 01 1963
Portrait of William BassettWilliam Bassett
William Bassett was
48 in The Karate Kid
as 'Mr. Mills'.
Sat, Dec 28 1935
Portrait of Larry B. ScottLarry B. Scott
Larry B. Scott was
22 in The Karate Kid
as 'Jerry'.
Thu, Aug 17 1961
Portrait of Juli FieldsJuli Fields
Juli Fields was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Susan'.
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Portrait of Dana AndersenDana Andersen
Dana Andersen was
21 in The Karate Kid
as 'Barbara'.
Wed, May 29 1963
Portrait of Frank Burt AvalonFrank Burt Avalon
Frank Burt Avalon was
20 in The Karate Kid
as 'Chucky'.
Sun, Sep 29 1963
Portrait of Jeff FishmanJeff Fishman
Jeff Fishman was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Billy'.
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Portrait of Ken DalyKen Daly
Ken Daly was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Chris'.
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Portrait of Tom FridleyTom Fridley
Tom Fridley was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Alan'.
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Portrait of Pat E. JohnsonPat E. Johnson
Pat E. Johnson was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Referee'.
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Portrait of Bruce MalmuthBruce Malmuth
Bruce Malmuth was
50 in The Karate Kid
as 'Ring Announcer'.
Sun, Feb 04 1934 –
Wed, Jun 29 2005
Portrait of Darryl VidalDarryl Vidal
Darryl Vidal was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Karate Semi-Finalist'.
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Portrait of Frances BayFrances Bay
Frances Bay was
65 in The Karate Kid
as 'Lady with Dog'.
Thu, Jan 23 1919 –
Thu, Sep 15 2011
Portrait of Christopher KriesaChristopher Kriesa
Christopher Kriesa was
35 in The Karate Kid
as 'Official'.
Sat, Jan 01 1949
Portrait of Bernie KubyBernie Kuby
Bernie Kuby was
60 in The Karate Kid
as 'Mr. Harris'.
Thu, Sep 06 1923 –
Mon, Jul 07 2008
Portrait of Joan LemmoJoan Lemmo
Joan Lemmo was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Restaurant Manager'.
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Portrait of Helen SiffHelen Siff
Helen Siff was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Cashier'.
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Portrait of Larry DrakeLarry Drake
Larry Drake was
34 in The Karate Kid
as 'Yahoo #1'.
Tue, Feb 21 1950 –
Thu, Mar 17 2016
Portrait of David AbbottDavid Abbott
David Abbott was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Yahoo #2'.
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Portrait of Molly BaslerMolly Basler
Molly Basler was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Cheerleading Coach'.
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Portrait of Brian DavisBrian Davis
Brian Davis was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Boy in Bathroom'.
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Portrait of David De LangeDavid De Lange
David De Lange was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Waiter'.
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Portrait of Erik FelixErik Felix
Erik Felix was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Karate Student'.
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Portrait of Peter JasonPeter Jason
Peter Jason was
39 in The Karate Kid
as 'Soccer Coach'.
Sat, Jul 22 1944
Portrait of Todd LookinlandTodd Lookinland
Todd Lookinland was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Chicken Boy'.
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Portrait of Clarence McGee Jr.Clarence McGee Jr.
Clarence McGee Jr. was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Referee #2'.
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Portrait of William NorrenWilliam Norren
William Norren was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Doctor'.
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Portrait of Sam ScarberSam Scarber
Sam Scarber was
34 in The Karate Kid
as 'Referee #3'.
Fri, Jun 24 1949
Portrait of Scott StraderScott Strader
Scott Strader was
23 in The Karate Kid
as 'Eddie'.
Thu, Jan 12 1961
Portrait of Shannon WilcoxShannon Wilcox
Shannon Wilcox was
41 in The Karate Kid
as 'Mrs. Mills (Ali's Mother) (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 21 1943 –
Sat, Sep 02 2023
Portrait of Sharon SpelmanSharon Spelman
Sharon Spelman was
42 in The Karate Kid
as 'Mrs. Lawrence (Johnny's Mother) (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 01 1942
Portrait of Andrew ShueAndrew Shue
Andrew Shue was
17 in The Karate Kid
as 'Member of Cobra Kai (uncredited)'.
Mon, Feb 20 1967
Portrait of Donald DeNoyerDonald DeNoyer
Donald DeNoyer was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Karate Student (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of David LeBellDavid LeBell
David LeBell was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Guy at Halloween Dance (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Stan RodarteStan Rodarte
Stan Rodarte was
29 in The Karate Kid
as 'Student at Dance (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 18 1954
Portrait of Monty O'GradyMonty O'Grady
Monty O'Grady was
68 in The Karate Kid
as 'Club Patron (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 06 1916 –
Wed, Mar 08 2000
Portrait of Milanka StevensMilanka Stevens
Milanka Stevens was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Club Patron (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Nick StevensNick Stevens
Nick Stevens was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Club Patron (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Robert StrongRobert Strong
Robert Strong was
78 in The Karate Kid
as 'Club Patron (uncredited)'.
Sun, Feb 11 1906 –
Wed, Jul 14 1993
Portrait of Chris CasamassaChris Casamassa
Chris Casamassa was
21 in The Karate Kid
as 'Tournament Guest (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1963
Portrait of Charles GallantCharles Gallant
Charles Gallant was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Karate Fan (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Katheryn GallantKatheryn Gallant
Katheryn Gallant was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Karate Fan (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Kelly GallantKelly Gallant
Kelly Gallant was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Karate Fan (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Duff TallahasseeDuff Tallahassee
Duff Tallahassee was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Karate Fan #4 (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Ann OshitaAnn Oshita
Ann Oshita was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Mrs. Miyagi (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of John G. AvildsenJohn G. Avildsen
John G. Avildsen was
48 in The Karate Kid
as 'Editor, Director'
Sat, Dec 21 1935 –
Fri, Jun 16 2017
Portrait of James CrabeJames Crabe
James Crabe was
52 in The Karate Kid
as 'Director of Photography'
Wed, Aug 19 1931 –
Tue, May 02 1989
Portrait of Clifford C. ColemanClifford C. Coleman
Clifford C. Coleman was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'First Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Hope R. GoodwinHope R. Goodwin
Hope R. Goodwin was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Robert Mark KamenRobert Mark Kamen
Robert Mark Kamen was
36 in The Karate Kid
as 'Writer'
Thu, Oct 09 1947
Portrait of Jerry WeintraubJerry Weintraub
Jerry Weintraub was
46 in The Karate Kid
as 'Producer'
Sun, Sep 26 1937 –
Mon, Jul 06 2015
Portrait of Bud S. SmithBud S. Smith
Bud S. Smith was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Editor, Associate Producer'
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Portrait of R.J. LouisR.J. Louis
R.J. Louis was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Walt MulconeryWalt Mulconery
Walt Mulconery was
52 in The Karate Kid
as 'Editor'
Wed, Feb 17 1932 –
Thu, Dec 06 2001
Portrait of Samuel C. CrutcherSamuel C. Crutcher
Samuel C. Crutcher was
32 in The Karate Kid
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Sun, Oct 28 1951
Portrait of Norval D. CrutcherNorval D. Crutcher
Norval D. Crutcher was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of Stephen A. HopeStephen A. Hope
Stephen A. Hope was
52 in The Karate Kid
as 'Music Editor'
Tue, Sep 15 1931 –
Sun, Jun 08 2003
Portrait of Bill ContiBill Conti
Bill Conti was
42 in The Karate Kid
as 'Original Music Composer, Theme Song Performance'
Mon, Apr 13 1942
Portrait of Brooks ArthurBrooks Arthur
Brooks Arthur was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Music Supervisor'
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Portrait of Richard BrunoRichard Bruno
Richard Bruno was
59 in The Karate Kid
as 'Costume Design'
Thu, Aug 21 1924 –
Wed, Jan 11 2012
Portrait of Alvin GreenmanAlvin Greenman
Alvin Greenman was
54 in The Karate Kid
as 'Script Supervisor'
Sat, Jan 18 1930 –
Thu, Jul 14 2016
Portrait of Buck McDancerBuck McDancer
Buck McDancer was
42 in The Karate Kid
as 'Stunts'
Mon, Jun 15 1942
Portrait of Bonnie TimmermannBonnie Timmermann
Bonnie Timmermann was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Pat RomanoPat Romano
Pat Romano was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Fumio DemuraFumio Demura
Fumio Demura was
45 in The Karate Kid
as 'Stunts'
Thu, Sep 15 1938 –
Mon, Apr 24 2023
Portrait of Ronnie Rondell Jr.Ronnie Rondell Jr.
Ronnie Rondell Jr. was
47 in The Karate Kid
as 'Stunts'
Wed, Feb 10 1937
Portrait of Scott WilderScott Wilder
Scott Wilder was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Robert GlassRobert Glass
Robert Glass was
44 in The Karate Kid
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Mon, Dec 04 1939 –
Wed, Jul 21 1993
Portrait of Alan OlineyAlan Oliney
Alan Oliney was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Stunts, Stunt Coordinator'
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Portrait of Jonathan WestJonathan West
Jonathan West was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of John H. AndersonJohn H. Anderson
John H. Anderson was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of E. Thomas CaseE. Thomas Case
E. Thomas Case was
57 in The Karate Kid
as 'Makeup Artist'
Sun, Apr 03 1927 –
Fri, Aug 10 2007
Portrait of Pat E. JohnsonPat E. Johnson
Pat E. Johnson was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Choreographer'
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Portrait of Spike SilverSpike Silver
Spike Silver was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Caro JonesCaro Jones
Caro Jones was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Don DigirolamoDon Digirolamo
Don Digirolamo was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of William J. CassidyWilliam J. Cassidy
William J. Cassidy was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Production Design'
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Portrait of Howard PineHoward Pine
Howard Pine was
67 in The Karate Kid
as 'Unit Production Manager'
Wed, Apr 04 1917 –
Tue, Mar 02 1999
Portrait of Cheri RuffCheri Ruff
Cheri Ruff was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Ralph Nelson Jr.Ralph Nelson Jr.
Ralph Nelson Jr. was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Luke LaFontaineLuke LaFontaine
Luke LaFontaine was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Stephen St. JohnStephen St. John
Stephen St. John was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Steadicam Operator'
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Portrait of Robert KnudsonRobert Knudson
Robert Knudson was
58 in The Karate Kid
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Tue, Sep 29 1925 –
Sat, Jan 21 2006
Portrait of Clarke ColemanClarke Coleman
Clarke Coleman was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Michael MuscarellaMichael Muscarella
Michael Muscarella was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Construction Coordinator'
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Portrait of Alan FalcoAlan Falco
Alan Falco was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Transportation Coordinator'
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Portrait of Ross A. MaehlRoss A. Maehl
Ross A. Maehl was
45 in The Karate Kid
as 'Gaffer'
Mon, Oct 03 1938
Portrait of Frank ToroFrank Toro
Frank Toro was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Douglas IvanDouglas Ivan
Douglas Ivan was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Dean HodgesDean Hodges
Dean Hodges was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Sound Mixer'
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Portrait of Joanne AtkinsonJoanne Atkinson
Joanne Atkinson was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of William F. MatthewsWilliam F. Matthews
William F. Matthews was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Set Designer'
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Portrait of Thomas CunliffeThomas Cunliffe
Thomas Cunliffe was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Boom Operator'
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Portrait of Pennie DuPontPennie DuPont
Pennie DuPont was
45 in The Karate Kid
as 'Casting'
Tue, Mar 28 1939 –
Fri, Jun 13 2014
Portrait of Brad EdmistonBrad Edmiston
Brad Edmiston was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'First Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of John LondonJohn London
John London was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Key Grip'
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Portrait of Aida SwinsonAida Swinson
Aida Swinson was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Costume Design'
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Portrait of Allen D. EastonAllen D. Easton
Allen D. Easton was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'First Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Pat GreenPat Green
Pat Green was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Tino CairaTino Caira
Tino Caira was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Transportation Captain'
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