The Karate Kid (1984)
The Karate Kid (1984)
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This Movie Is About.
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 / 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)
Richard Patrick
Beachgoer (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)
John G. Avildsen
Director / Editor
Jerry Weintraub
Producer
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer / Theme Song Performance
James Crabe
Director of Photography
Walt Mulconery
Editor
Bud S. Smith
Editor / Associate Producer
William J. Cassidy
Production Design
Pennie DuPont
Casting
Caro Jones
Casting
Bonnie Timmermann
Casting
John H. Anderson
Set Decoration
Richard Bruno
Costume Design
Aida Swinson
Costume Design
Michael Muscarella
Construction Coordinator
Alvin Greenman
Script Supervisor
Frank Toro
Special Effects
Cheri Ruff
Hairstylist
E. Thomas Case
Makeup Artist
Robert Mark Kamen
Writer
R.J. Louis
Executive Producer
Howard Pine
Unit Production Manager
Clifford C. Coleman
First Assistant Director
Hope R. Goodwin
Second Assistant Director
Jonathan West
Camera Operator
Stephen St. John
Steadicam Operator
Allen D. Easton
First Assistant Camera
Brad Edmiston
First Assistant Camera
Ralph Nelson Jr.
Still Photographer
John London
Key Grip
Ross A. Maehl
Gaffer
Dean Hodges
Sound Mixer
Thomas Cunliffe
Boom Operator
Alan Oliney
Stunt Coordinator / Stunts
Alan Falco
Transportation Coordinator
Tino Caira
Transportation Captain
Robert Knudson
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Robert Glass
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Don Digirolamo
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Norval D. Crutcher
Sound Effects Editor
Samuel C. Crutcher
Sound Effects Editor
Media.
Details.
Release DateJune 22, 1984
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 6m
Content RatingPG
Budget$8,000,000
Box Office$130,442,786
Filming LocationsArizona · Malibu · California, United States of America
Genres
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). As a result, 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 signing the director. Kamen drew inspiration from the real life events of an 8 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 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 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.