The Karate Kid (1984)

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Cast: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, Randee Heller

Running Time: 126 min.

Genre: Drama, Family

Rating: PG

Synopsis: Newly arrived in California from New Jersey, teenager Daniel (Ralph Macchio) almost immediately runs afoul of karate-trained high school bullies. He is rescued by Japanese janitor Miyagi (Noriyuki Pat Morita), who agrees to teach Daniel how to harness karate for good instead of brutality. The film culminates in a championship karate bout, pitting Daniel against his sworn enemy Johnny (William Zabka) - the cruel and thuggish boyfriend of Ali (Elisabeth Shue) with whom Daniel has fallen in love (and vice-versa). Real-life karate champ Chuck Norris was offered the role of Kreese, the sadistic coach who goads Johnny into fighting dirty, but Norris turned down the role, refusing to be shown utilizing his skills negatively on screen. Vastly popular, The Karate Kid spawned three sequels of rapidly descending merit, as well as a Saturday morning cartoon series.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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The Karate Kid (1984)

3thabii: When we watched 'karate kid' the movies, my mom was like: ya7lelha el bnt tl3b karate !! - i was like: mom that's a boy -.- that's jaden! XD
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blackmercedz1: Just watched The Karate Kid (the new one), now gonna watch The Sorcerer's Apprentice!!
AlexAllCOCK: @JacobRayy i watched karate kid the other day and i reckon i could pull off most of the moves