The Karate Kid (1984)
The Karate Kid (1984)


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Cast & Crew.

Ralph Macchio
Daniel LaRusso

Pat Morita
Mr. Miyagi

Elisabeth Shue
Ali Mills

William Zabka
Johnny Lawrence

Martin Kove
John Kreese

Randee Heller
Lucille LaRusso

Ron Thomas
Bobby

Rob Garrison
Tommy

Chad McQueen
Dutch

Tony O'Dell
Jimmy

Israel Juarbe
Freddy

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 / Martial Arts Choreographer

Bruce Malmuth
Ring Announcer

Darryl Vidal
Karate Semi-Finalist

Frances Bay
Lady with Dog

Christopher Kriesa
Official

Bernie Kuby
Mr. Harris

Joan Lemmo
Restaurant Manager

Helen 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 Jr.
Referee #2

William Norren
Doctor

Sam Scarber
Referee #3

Scott Strader
Eddie

Shannon Wilcox
Mrs. Mills (Ali's Mother) (uncredited)

Sharon Spelman
Mrs. Lawrence (Johnny's Mother) (uncredited)

Andrew Shue
Member of Cobra Kai (uncredited)

Donald DeNoyer
Karate Student (uncredited)

David LeBell
Guy at Halloween Dance (uncredited)

Stan Rodarte
Student at Dance (uncredited)

Monty O'Grady
Club Patron (uncredited)

Milanka Stevens
Club Patron (uncredited)

Nick Stevens
Club Patron (uncredited)

Robert Strong
Club Patron (uncredited)

Chris Casamassa
Tournament Guest (uncredited)

Charles Gallant
Karate Fan (uncredited)

Katheryn Gallant
Karate Fan (uncredited)

Kelly Gallant
Karate Fan (uncredited)

Duff Tallahassee
Karate Fan #4 (uncredited)

Ann Oshita
Mrs. Miyagi (uncredited)

Bill Conti
Original Music Composer / Theme Song Performance / Music Producer

Jerry Weintraub
Producer

John G. Avildsen
Editor / Director

Bud S. Smith
Editor / Associate Producer

Walt Mulconery
Editor

William J. Cassidy
Production Design

James Crabe
Director of Photography

Scott Wilder
Stunts

William F. Matthews
Set Designer

Pat Green
Stunts

Fumio Demura
Stunts

Clarke Coleman
Stunts

Spike Silver
Stunts

Douglas Ivan
Stunts

Alan Oliney
Stunts / Stunt Coordinator

Buck McDancer
Stunts

Pat Romano
Stunts

E. Thomas Case
Makeup Artist

Frank Toro
Special Effects

Alvin Greenman
Script Supervisor

Cheri Ruff
Hairstylist

Michael Muscarella
Construction Coordinator

Bonnie Timmermann
Casting

Pennie DuPont
Casting

Caro Jones
Casting

John H. Anderson
Set Decoration

Dean Hodges
Sound Mixer

Brad Edmiston
First Assistant Camera

John London
Key Grip

Robert Glass
Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Jonathan West
Camera Operator

Thomas Cunliffe
Boom Operator

Allen D. Easton
First Assistant Camera

Ralph Nelson Jr.
Still Photographer

Stephen St. John
Steadicam Operator

Ross A. Maehl
Gaffer

Howard Pine
Unit Production Manager

Clifford C. Coleman
First Assistant Director

Hope R. Goodwin
Second Assistant Director

Norval D. Crutcher
Sound Effects Editor

Tino Caira
Transportation Captain

Robert 'Buzz' Knudson
Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Don Digirolamo
Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Alan Falco
Transportation Coordinator

Samuel C. Crutcher
Sound Effects Editor

Brooks Arthur
Music Supervisor

Stephen A. Hope
Music Editor

Ronnie Rondell Jr.
Stunts

Robert Mark Kamen
Writer

R.J. Louis
Executive Producer

John Atkinson
Stunts

David Crockett
Stunts

Gary Haillenbeck
Stunts

Lance Turner
Stunts

Bob Nichimura
Stunts

Joel Kirschner
Second Assistant Camera

Tom May
Grip

Peter J. Breen
Dolly Grip

Patrick G. Ralston
Best Boy Electric

Don Zobel
Best Boy Electric

Richard Bruno
Costumer

Aida Swinson
Costumer

David Bernard
Cableman

Larry Haney
Leadman

Sam Gordon
Property Master

Richard Leon
Props

Dick Lasley
Production Illustrator

John O'Connell
Standby Painter

Seth Flaum
Associate Editor

Craig Bassett
Associate Editor

M. Scott Smith
Associate Editor

Richard Alderete
Associate Editor

Dan Wallin
Scoring Mixer

Pete Emmet
Unit Publicist

J. Paul Huntsman
ADR Editor

Jeannie Jeha
Production Coordinator

Diane Bandolas
Production Accountant

Richard Davis
Location Manager

Jennifer Erskine
Producer's Assistant

Julie Weintraub
Producer's Assistant

Susan Ekins
Executive Producer's Assistant

Rich Mar
Extras Casting

Gheorghe Zamfir
Musician

Russ Regan
Music Consultant

Joe Esposito
Vocals

Marc Droubay
Theme Song Performance

Stephan Ellis
Theme Song Performance

Jimi Jamison
Theme Song Performance

Frankie Sullivan
Theme Song Performance
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Details.
Release DateJune 22, 1984
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 6m
Content RatingPG
Budget$8,000,000
Box Office$130,442,786
Filming LocationsArizona · California · Malibu, United States
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This Movie Is About.
Wiki.
The Karate Kid is a 1984 American martial arts drama film written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G. Avildsen. It is the first installment in the Karate Kid franchise, and stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, and William Zabka. The Karate Kid follows the story of Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), an Italian-American teenager from New Jersey who moves with his widowed mother to the Reseda neighborhood of Los Angeles. There, LaRusso encounters harassment from his new bullies, one of whom is Johnny Lawrence (Zabka), the ex-boyfriend of LaRusso's love interest, Ali Mills (Shue). LaRusso is taught karate by a handyman and war veteran named Mr. Miyagi (Morita) to help LaRusso defend himself and compete in a karate tournament against his bullies.
Kamen was approached by Columbia Pictures to compose a film similar to Avildsen's previous success Rocky (1976), after Columbia signed the director. Kamen drew inspiration from the real-life events of an eight-year-old Tum Pai student's story in Hawaii when writing the film. As a result, he maintained strong opinions regarding cast, and petitioned heavily for Morita's inclusion. Preparations for the film began immediately after the final edit of the script was complete, and casting took place between April and June 1983. Principal photography began on October 31, 1983, in Los Angeles and was completed by December 16. The film was Macchio's second major film role, following The Outsiders (1983).
The Karate Kid was theatrically released in the United States on June 22, 1984. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics, many of whom praised the action sequences, writing, themes, performances, and music. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $130 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 1984 and Hollywood's biggest sleeper hit of the year. The film revitalized the acting career of Morita, who was previously known mostly for comedic roles, and it earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The film subsequently launched a media franchise and is credited for popularizing karate in the United States.
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