The Karate Kid
Release Date: 27th September 1984 - Australia
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
Distribution
Sony Pictures Australia
Genre: Family/Drama
Rating: PG
Runtime: 122 minutes
Budget: $8,000,000
Box Office Gross: $91,119,319 (Worldwide)
Plot Summary
Daniel LaRusso, a mild-
mannered teenager, has
just moved from his
hometown of New Jersey
with his mother to sunny
Los Angeles, California.
However, Danny has
difficulty adjusting to his
peers, especially when
he's getting picked on
by a gang of bullies who
have taken lessons at
the Cobra Kai dojo.
Fortunately, Daniel
meets the unassuming
handyman, Mr. Miyagi,
who doubles as a martial
arts master. Miyagi
agrees to teach Daniel
and prepare him for the
upcoming tournament.
However, the wise sensei
teaches Daniel all there
is to know about karate
when it isn't about power
and strength. It's deep
within your soul that
makes you what you are.
Daniel faces the biggest
challenge of his life when
he's squaring off against
the lethal Cobra Kai in
the All Valley Karate
Championship. But can
he win this match? Or
will he lose?
Cast
Ralph Macchio - Daniel LaRusso
Pat Morita - Mr. Miyagi
Elisabeth Shue - Ali Mills
William Zabka - Johnny
Lawrence
Randee Haller - Lucille LaRusso
Martin Kove - John Kreese
Chad McQueen - Dutch
Tony O’Dell - Jerry
Israel Jurabe - Freddy Fernandez
William Bassett - Mr. Mills
Juli Fields - Susan
Dana Andersen - Barbara
Ron Thomas - Bobby Brown
Frank Burt Avalon - Chucky
Jeff Fishman - Billy
Ken Daly - Chris
Tom Fridley - Alan
Rob Garrison - Tommy
Rob Garrison - Tommy
Pat E. Johnson - Referee (Cameo)
Crew
Film Editor/Director - John G. Avildsen
Writer - Robert Mark Kamen
Script Supervisor - Alvin Greenman
Associate Producer/Film Editor - Bud S. Smith
Associate Producer/Film Editor - Bud S. Smith
Executive Producer - R.J. Louis
Producer - Jenny Weintraub
Casting Directors - Pennie DuPont,
Caro Jones and Bonnie Timmermann
Casting Directors - Pennie DuPont,
Caro Jones and Bonnie Timmermann
Production Designer - William Cassidy
Set Decorator - John H. Anderson
Costume Designers - Richard Bruno and
Aida Swanson
Director of Photography - James Crabe
First Assistant Director - Clifford C. Coleman
Martial Arts Choreographer - Pat E. Johnson
Special Effects - Frank Toro
Film Editor - Walt Mulconery
Associate Editors - Richard Alderte,
Seth Flaum and M. Scott Smith
Sound Effects Editors - Norval D. &
Samuel C. Crutcher
Re-Recording Mixers - Don Digirolamo,
Robert Glass and Robert Knudson
Music - Bill Conti
Awards
1985 Academy Awards
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Pat Morita (Nominated)
Music Supervisors - Brooks Arthur
and Russ Regan
Awards
1985 Academy Awards
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Pat Morita (Nominated)
Review
It's been a long time since I've seen the original KARATE KID, but I couldn't remember which one. In 2012, before revisiting the original KARATE KID, I had only watched the 2010 remake with Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan in the lead roles. The 2010 version doesn't work out as planned because it only shows kung fu, not karate. Life is so much better after having watched the original 1984 film. THE KARATE KID shows much more respect for the martial arts and the story.
The original actors are more well-respected than the new ones. Ralph Macchio is, was and will always be the superior karate kid. He pairs up with veteran Chinese actor Pat Morita, who plays Mister Miyagi, the wise sensei. The rapport between the two characters is an essential part of this movie. But seeing Elisabeth Shue from the last two instalments of Back to the Future as Danny's love interest surprised me.
The original 1984 classic THE KARATE KID suits people who have not experienced 80s movies. It baffles me why they would even consider remaking a masterpiece like this film. Unless you didn't know, a second instalment is in pre-production. Who needs the new movie anyway?
The original actors are more well-respected than the new ones. Ralph Macchio is, was and will always be the superior karate kid. He pairs up with veteran Chinese actor Pat Morita, who plays Mister Miyagi, the wise sensei. The rapport between the two characters is an essential part of this movie. But seeing Elisabeth Shue from the last two instalments of Back to the Future as Danny's love interest surprised me.
The original 1984 classic THE KARATE KID suits people who have not experienced 80s movies. It baffles me why they would even consider remaking a masterpiece like this film. Unless you didn't know, a second instalment is in pre-production. Who needs the new movie anyway?
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