A martial arts master agrees to teach karate to a bullied teenager.
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Daniel
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| Pat Morita | ... |
Miyagi
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| Elisabeth Shue | ... |
Ali
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| Martin Kove | ... |
Kreese
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| Randee Heller | ... |
Lucille
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| William Zabka | ... |
Johnny
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| Ron Thomas | ... |
Bobby
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| Rob Garrison | ... |
Tommy
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| Chad McQueen | ... |
Dutch
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| Tony O'Dell | ... |
Jimmy
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Israel Juarbe | ... |
Freddy
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| William Bassett | ... |
Mr. Mills
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| Larry B. Scott | ... |
Jerry
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Juli Fields | ... |
Susan
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Dana Andersen | ... |
Barbara
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Frank Burt Avalon | ... |
Chucky
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Jeff Fishman | ... |
Billy
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Ken Daly | ... |
Chris
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| Tom Fridley | ... |
Alan
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| Pat E. Johnson | ... |
Referee
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| Bruce Malmuth | ... |
Ring Announcer
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Darryl Vidal | ... |
Karate Semi-Finalist
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| Frances Bay | ... |
Lady with Dog
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| Christopher Kriesa | ... |
Official
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| Bernie Kuby | ... |
Mr. Harris
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Joan Lemmo | ... |
Restaurant Manager
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| Helen Siff | ... |
Cashier
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| Larry Drake | ... |
Yahoo #1
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Abbott Alexander | ... |
Yahoo #2
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Molly Basler | ... |
Cheerleading Coach
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Brian Davis | ... |
Boy in Bathroom
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David De Lange | ... |
Waiter
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Erik Felix | ... |
Karate Student
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| Peter Jason | ... |
Soccer Coach
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| Todd Lookinland | ... |
Chicken Boy
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Clarence McGee Jr. | ... |
Referee #2
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William Norren | ... |
Doctor
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| Sam Scarber | ... |
Referee #3
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| Scott Strader | ... |
Eddie
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Bill Baker | ... |
Running Student in Hallway (uncredited)
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| Chris Casamassa | ... |
Tournament Guest (uncredited)
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| Donald DeNoyer | ... |
Karate Student (uncredited)
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Charles Gallant | ... |
Karate Fan (uncredited)
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Katheryn Gallant | ... |
Karate Fan (uncredited)
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Kelly Gallant | ... |
Karate Fan (uncredited)
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Jeff Lawrence | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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| David LeBell | ... |
Guy at Halloween Dance (uncredited)
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Tom Levy | ... |
Cheering Kid (uncredited)
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Freeman Love | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Monty O'Grady | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Ann Oshita | ... |
Mrs. Miyagi (uncredited)
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Richard Patrick | ... |
Beachgoer (uncredited)
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| Stan Rodarte | ... |
Student at dance (uncredited)
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| Andrew Shue | ... |
Member of Cobra Kai (uncredited)
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| Sharon Spelman | ... |
Mrs. Lawrence (Johnny's Mother) (uncredited)
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Milanka Stevens | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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| Nico Stevens | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Robert Strong | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Duff Tallahassee | ... |
Karate Fan #4 (uncredited)
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| Shannon Wilcox | ... |
Mrs. Mills (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John G. Avildsen | ||
Written by
| Robert Mark Kamen | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| R.J. Louis | ... | executive producer |
| Bud S. Smith | ... | associate producer (as Bud Smith) |
| Jerry Weintraub | ... | producer |
Music by
| Bill Conti | ||
Cinematography by
| James Crabe | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John G. Avildsen | ||
| Walt Mulconery | ||
| Bud S. Smith | ... | (as Bud Smith) |
Editorial Department
| Richard Alderete | ... | associate editor |
| David Bernstein | ... | colorist: HDR mastering |
| Seth Flaum | ... | associate editor |
| M. Scott Smith | ... | associate editor |
Casting By
| Pennie DuPont | ||
| Caro Jones | ||
| Bonnie Timmermann | ||
Production Design by
| William J. Cassidy | ||
Set Decoration by
| John H. Anderson | ||
Costume Design by
| Richard Bruno | ||
| Aida Swinson | ||
Makeup Department
| E. Thomas Case | ... | makeup artist |
| Cheri Ruff | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Howard Pine | ... | unit production manager |
| Frank Price | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Choi | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Clifford C. Coleman | ... | first assistant director |
| Hope R. Goodwin | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Craig B. Ayers Sr. | ... | greensman |
| Robert Harold Branham | ... | illustrator (as Robert Branham) |
| Sam Gordon | ... | property master |
| Mentor Huebner | ... | production illustrator |
| William F. Matthews | ... | set designer |
| Michael Muscarella | ... | construction coordinator |
Sound Department
| Rick Ash | ... | foley mixer |
| Norval D. Crutcher | ... | sound effects editor |
| Samuel C. Crutcher | ... | sound effects editor |
| Thomas Cunliffe | ... | boom operator |
| Don Digirolamo | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert Glass | ... | re-recording mixer (as Robert J. Glass) |
| Dean Hodges | ... | sound mixer |
| J. Paul Huntsman | ... | post-production dialogue |
| Robert Knudson | ... | re-recording mixer (as Robert Knudsen) |
| Clive Taylor | ... | sound recordist |
| Glenn T. Morgan | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Frank Toro | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Johnny Atkinson | ... | stunts (as John Atkinson) |
| Clarke Coleman | ... | stunts |
| David Crockett | ... | stunts |
| Fumio Demura | ... | stunts |
| Pat Green | ... | stunts |
| Gary Hallenbeck | ... | stunts (as Gary Hillenbeck) |
| Douglas Ivan | ... | stunts |
| Buck McDancer | ... | stunts |
| Bob Nichimura | ... | stunts |
| Pat Romano | ... | stunts (as Patrick Romano) |
| Ronnie Rondell Jr. | ... | stunts (as Ronnie Rondell) |
| Spike Silver | ... | stunts |
| Lance Turner | ... | stunts |
| Scott Wilder | ... | stunts |
| Luke LaFontaine | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Alan Oliney | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter J. Breen | ... | dolly grip |
| Malcolm Bryce | ... | electrician |
| Allen D. Easton | ... | first assistant camera |
| Brad Edmiston | ... | first assistant camera |
| Joel Kirschner | ... | second assistant camera |
| John London | ... | key grip |
| Ross A. Maehl | ... | gaffer |
| Tom D. May | ... | best boy grip |
| Ralph Nelson | ... | still photographer (as Ralph Nelson Jr.) |
| Patrick G. Ralston | ... | best boy (as Pat Ralston) |
| Stephen St. John | ... | steadicam operator |
| Jonathan West | ... | camera operator |
| Don Zobel | ... | best boy |
Location Management
| Richard Davis Jr. | ... | location manager (as Richard Davis) |
Music Department
| Brooks Arthur | ... | music supervisor |
| Stephen A. Hope | ... | music editor (as Steve Hope) |
| Russ Regan | ... | music supervisor |
| Dan Wallin | ... | score mixer |
| Gheorghe Zamfir | ... | musician: pan flute |
| Robert Adcock | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| Don Ashworth | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| James Atkinson | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Israel Baker | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Mark Baranov | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Arnold Belnick | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Bill Booth | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Jacqueline Brand | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Dennis Budimir | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Larry Bunker | ... | musician: percussion (uncredited) |
| Ken Burwood-Hoy | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
| Stuart Canin | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Gene Cipriano | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Bill Conti | ... | conductor (uncredited) / music producer (uncredited) / score producer (uncredited) |
| Douglas Davis | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| Vince De Rosa | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Bob DiVall | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Chuck Domanico | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Bonnie Jean Douglas | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Bob Efford | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Arni Egilsson | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Jack Eskew | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Dominic Fidelibus | ... | music copyist (uncredited) |
| Gary Foster | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| James Getzoff | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Pamela Goldsmith | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
| Endre Granat | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Ralph Grierson | ... | musician: keyboards (uncredited) |
| Alan Harshman | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
| Richard Hazard | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Kevin Hiatt | ... | music copyist (uncredited) |
| Paula Hochhalter | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| The Hollywood Studio Symphony | ... | music performed by (uncredited) |
| Carrie Holzman-Little | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
| Tommy Johnson | ... | musician: tuba (uncredited) |
| Anatol Kaminsky | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Armand Kaproff | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| Nathan Kaproff | ... | orchestra contractor (uncredited) |
| Roland Kato | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
| Peter Kent | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Randy Kerber | ... | musician: keyboards (uncredited) |
| Milton Kestenbaum | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Myra Kestenbaum | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
| Michael Lang | ... | musician: keyboards (uncredited) |
| Ronny Lang | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Ronald Langinger | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Ron Leonard | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| Charlie Loper | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Arthur Maebe | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Tim May | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Peter Mercurio | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Angela Morley | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Carole Mukagawa | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
| Richard Nash | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Irma Neumann | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Dick Noel | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Brian O'Connor | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Richard Perissi | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Kazi Pitelka | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Remsen | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
| Emil Richards | ... | musician: percussion (uncredited) |
| George Roberts | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Peter Manning Robinson | ... | musician: keyboards (uncredited) |
| Meyer Rubin | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Bob Sanders | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) / trombone (uncredited) |
| Steve Schaeffer | ... | musician: percussion (uncredited) |
| David Schwartz | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
| Sid Sharp | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| David Shostac | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Paul Shure | ... | concertmaster (uncredited) |
| Henry Sigismonti | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| David Speltz | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| Thomas Stevens | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Sheridon Stokes | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Linn Subotnick | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
| Vicki Sylvester | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Phillip A. Teele | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Tony Terran | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn (uncredited) |
| Milton Thomas | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
| Alexander Treger | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Robert Tricarico | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Mari Tsumura | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Lloyd Ulyate | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Ian Underwood | ... | musician: keyboards (uncredited) |
| James Walker | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Ken Watson | ... | musician: percussion (uncredited) |
| Ernie Watts | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Celia Weiner | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
| Chauncey Welsch | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Graham Young | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Bob Zimmitti | ... | musician: percussion (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alvin Greenman | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Alan Falco | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Chris Haynes | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Pete Emmet | ... | unit publicist |
| Jeannie Jeha | ... | production coordinator |
| Pat E. Johnson | ... | martial arts choreographer |
| Pat Romano | ... | instructor: bicycle riding (as Patrick Romano) |
| Thomas 'LaPuppet' Carroll | ... | personal conditional trainer: Ralph Macchio (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Jim Shooter | ... | acknowledgment: The title "The Karate Kid" has been used with the consent of DC Comics, Inc. |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1984) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia-EMI-Warner (1984) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1984) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures of Argentina (1984) (Argentina) (theatrical) (through Warner-Columbia Films)
- Fox Columbia TriStar Films (1984) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Films (1984) (Argentina) (theatrical) (throigh)
- Warner-Columbia Filmverleih (1984) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Columbia Films of India (1985) (India) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Mexico (1984) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- LK-TEL (1985) (Argentina) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1985) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1985) (West Germany) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1985) (Australia) (video)
- Video Trade (1985) (Norway) (VHS)
- Canal+ (1986) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1987) (United States) (tv)
- VideoVisa (Mexico) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1992) (Germany) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (Spain) (DVD)
- Varus Video (Russia) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Mexico) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- 4 Front Video (2002) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2002) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2005) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD) (special edition)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2010) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2010) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2010) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2012) (Mexico) (Blu-ray)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2012) (Mexico) (DVD) (re-release)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2016) (Canada) (DVD) (studio classics)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2016) (United States) (DVD) (studio classics)
- BYUtv (2020) (United States) (tv)
- Netflix (2021) (World-wide) (video)
- Peacock (2021) (United States) (video)
- Pluto TV (2022) (United States) (video)
- 7Mate (2023) (Australia)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2010) (Brazil) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Hollywood Studio Symphony (music performed by)
- Record Plant Scoring (score recorded at)
- Rich Mar Casting (extras casting)
- Varèse Sarabande (score album released by) (limited edition)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
California, 1984. Having left Newark's cold winters behind him, shy Daniel LaRusso moves with his widowed mother to the Reseda neighbourhood in sunny Los Angeles. But Daniel must find his feet. Of course, fitting in is easier said than done. And as if new beginnings weren't challenging enough, a vicious gang of local karate bullies have set their sights on making life miserable for the young newcomer, in and out of school. With no one to turn to for advice, Daniel has a pivotal encounter with Mr Miyagi, the building's inscrutable caretaker and unexpected master martial arts mentor. As the grizzled Karate expert takes Daniel under his wing, the teacher and student embark on a life-changing journey of friendship and self-discovery. However, does the inexperienced LaRusso and Mr Miyagi's compassionate Okinawan defence style stand a chance against Cobra Kai Dojo's brutal Johnny Lawrence, the two-time winner of the All Valley Under-18 Golden Trophy? Written by Nick Riganas |
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| Taglines | Only the 'Old One' could teach him the secrets of the masters. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $8,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $5,031,753, 24 Jun 1984 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Ralph Macchio was 22 during filming. Some of the cast did not believe him when they asked about his age. See more » |
| Goofs | During the last fight scene with Johnny and Daniel, Johnny's black headband falls off in one shot, and the referee picks it up and throws it off the mat. Subsequent shots show Johnny still wearing the headband, and some shots have him without it on. Also during the final fight, Johnny's hair alternates between being dry and soaked with sweat. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Karate Kid (2008). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Moment of Truth See more » |
| Quotes |
Daniel:
Hey, what kind of belt do you have? Miyagi: Canvas. JC Penney, $3.98. You like? Daniel: [laughs] No, I meant... Miyagi: In Okinawa, belt mean no need rope to hold up pants. [laughs; then, seriously] Miyagi: Daniel-san... [taps his head] Miyagi: Karate here. [taps his heart] Miyagi: Karate here. [points to his belt] Miyagi: Karate never here. Understand? See more » |