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The Karate Kid
Hassled by the school bullies, Daniel LaRusso has his share of adolescent woes. Luckily, his apartment building houses a resident martial arts master: Kesuke Miyagi, who agrees to train Daniel ... and ends up teaching him much more than self-defense. Armed with newfound confidence, skill and wisdom, Daniel ultimately faces off against his tormentors in this hugely popular classic underdog tale.
Robert Mark Kamen
John G. Avildsen
Casts & Crew
Ralph Macchio
Pat Morita
Elisabeth Shue
Martin Kove
Randee Heller
William Zabka
Ron Thomas
Rob Garrison
Chad McQueen
Tony O'Dell
Israel Juarbe
William Bassett
Larry B. Scott
Juli Fields
Dana Andersen
Frank Burt Avalon
Jeff Fishman
Ken Daly
Tom Fridley
Pat E. Johnson
Bruce Malmuth
Darryl Vidal
Frances Bay
Christopher Kriesa
Bernie Kuby
Joan Lemmo
Helen Siff
Larry Drake
David Abbott
Molly Basler
Brian Davis
David De Lange
Erik Felix
Peter Jason
Todd Lookinland
Clarence McGee Jr.
William Norren
Sam Scarber
Scott Strader
Chris Casamassa
Donald DeNoyer
Charles Gallant
Katheryn Gallant
Kelly Gallant
David LeBell
Tom Levy
Freeman Love
Monty O'Grady
Richard Patrick
Stan Rodarte
Andrew Shue
Sharon Spelman
Milanka Stevens
Nick Stevens
Robert Strong
Duff Tallahassee
Also Directed by John G. Avildsen
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