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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
39 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
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 Richard PatrickRichard Patrick
Richard Patrick was
>> in The Karate Kid
as 'Beachgoer (uncredited)'.
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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
Director, Editor
John G. Avildsen was
48 in The Karate Kid
Sat, Dec 21 1935 –
Fri, Jun 16 2017
Portrait of James CrabeJames Crabe
Director of Photography
James Crabe was
52 in The Karate Kid
Wed, Aug 19 1931 –
Tue, May 02 1989
Portrait of Clifford C. ColemanClifford C. Coleman
First Assistant Director
Clifford C. Coleman was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Hope R. GoodwinHope R. Goodwin
Second Assistant Director
Hope R. Goodwin was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Robert Mark KamenRobert Mark Kamen
Writer
Robert Mark Kamen was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Jerry WeintraubJerry Weintraub
Producer
Jerry Weintraub was
46 in The Karate Kid
Sun, Sep 26 1937 –
Mon, Jul 06 2015
Portrait of Bud S. SmithBud S. Smith
Editor, Associate Producer
Bud S. Smith was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of R.J. LouisR.J. Louis
Executive Producer
R.J. Louis was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Walt MulconeryWalt Mulconery
Editor
Walt Mulconery was
52 in The Karate Kid
Wed, Feb 17 1932 –
Thu, Dec 06 2001
Portrait of Samuel C. CrutcherSamuel C. Crutcher
Sound Effects Editor
Samuel C. Crutcher was
32 in The Karate Kid
Sun, Oct 28 1951
Portrait of Stephen J. HopeStephen J. Hope
Music Editor
Stephen J. Hope was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Norval D. CrutcherNorval D. Crutcher
Sound Effects Editor
Norval D. Crutcher was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Bill ContiBill Conti
Original Music Composer, Theme Song Performance
Bill Conti was
42 in The Karate Kid
Mon, Apr 13 1942
Portrait of Brooks ArthurBrooks Arthur
Music Supervisor
Brooks Arthur was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Bonnie TimmermannBonnie Timmermann
Casting
Bonnie Timmermann was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of John H. AndersonJohn H. Anderson
Set Decoration
John H. Anderson was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Jonathan WestJonathan West
Camera Operator
Jonathan West was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Ross A. MaehlRoss A. Maehl
Gaffer
Ross A. Maehl was
45 in The Karate Kid
Mon, Oct 03 1938
Portrait of Scott WilderScott Wilder
Stunts
Scott Wilder was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Clarke ColemanClarke Coleman
Stunts
Clarke Coleman was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Pat RomanoPat Romano
Stunts
Pat Romano was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Spike SilverSpike Silver
Stunts
Spike Silver was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Alvin GreenmanAlvin Greenman
Script Supervisor
Alvin Greenman was
54 in The Karate Kid
Sat, Jan 18 1930 –
Thu, Jul 14 2016
Portrait of Luke LaFontaineLuke LaFontaine
Stunts
Luke LaFontaine was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Alan OlineyAlan Oliney
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator
Alan Oliney was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Alan FalcoAlan Falco
Transportation Coordinator
Alan Falco was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Ralph Nelson Jr.Ralph Nelson Jr.
Still Photographer
Ralph Nelson Jr. was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Don DigirolamoDon Digirolamo
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Don Digirolamo was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of E. Thomas CaseE. Thomas Case
Makeup Artist
E. Thomas Case was
57 in The Karate Kid
Sun, Apr 03 1927 –
Fri, Aug 10 2007
Portrait of Allen D. EastonAllen D. Easton
First Assistant Camera
Allen D. Easton was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Richard BrunoRichard Bruno
Costume Design
Richard Bruno was
59 in The Karate Kid
Thu, Aug 21 1924 –
Wed, Jan 11 2012
Portrait of Stephen St. JohnStephen St. John
Steadicam Operator
Stephen St. John was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Ronnie Rondell Jr.Ronnie Rondell Jr.
Stunts
Ronnie Rondell Jr. was
47 in The Karate Kid
Wed, Feb 10 1937
Portrait of Dean HodgesDean Hodges
Sound Mixer
Dean Hodges was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Thomas CunliffeThomas Cunliffe
Boom Operator
Thomas Cunliffe was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Caro JonesCaro Jones
Casting
Caro Jones was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Pat E. JohnsonPat E. Johnson
Choreographer
Pat E. Johnson was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Fumio DemuraFumio Demura
Stunts
Fumio Demura was
45 in The Karate Kid
Thu, Sep 15 1938 –
Mon, Apr 24 2023
Portrait of William F. MatthewsWilliam F. Matthews
Set Designer
William F. Matthews was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Michael MuscarellaMichael Muscarella
Construction Coordinator
Michael Muscarella was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Douglas IvanDouglas Ivan
Stunts
Douglas Ivan was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Pennie DuPontPennie DuPont
Casting
Pennie DuPont was
45 in The Karate Kid
Tue, Mar 28 1939 –
Fri, Jun 13 2014
Portrait of Robert KnudsonRobert Knudson
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Robert Knudson was
58 in The Karate Kid
Tue, Sep 29 1925 –
Sat, Jan 21 2006
Portrait of Robert GlassRobert Glass
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Robert Glass was
44 in The Karate Kid
Mon, Dec 04 1939 –
Wed, Jul 21 1993
Portrait of Pat GreenPat Green
Stunts
Pat Green was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Joanne AtkinsonJoanne Atkinson
Stunts
Joanne Atkinson was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Frank ToroFrank Toro
Special Effects
Frank Toro was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Aida SwinsonAida Swinson
Costume Design
Aida Swinson was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Cheri RuffCheri Ruff
Hairstylist
Cheri Ruff was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of William J. CassidyWilliam J. Cassidy
Production Design
William J. Cassidy was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Howard PineHoward Pine
Unit Production Manager
Howard Pine was
67 in The Karate Kid
Wed, Apr 04 1917 –
Tue, Mar 02 1999
Portrait of Brad EdmistonBrad Edmiston
First Assistant Camera
Brad Edmiston was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Tino CairaTino Caira
Transportation Captain
Tino Caira was
>> in The Karate Kid
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Portrait of Buck McDancerBuck McDancer
Stunts
Buck McDancer was
42 in The Karate Kid
Mon, Jun 15 1942
Portrait of John LondonJohn London
Key Grip
John London was
>> in The Karate Kid
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