The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid (1984)
“He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
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New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Ralph Macchio
Ralph Macchio
as Daniel
Pat Morita
Pat Morita
as Miyagi
Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Shue
as Ali
William Zabka
William Zabka
as Johnny
Martin Kove
Martin Kove
as Kreese
Randee Heller
Randee Heller
as Lucille
Ron Thomas
Ron Thomas
as Bobby
Rob Garrison
Rob Garrison
as Tommy
Chad McQueen
Chad McQueen
as Dutch
Tony O'Dell
Tony O'Dell
as Jimmy
Israel Juarbe
Israel Juarbe
as Freddy
William Bassett
William Bassett
as Mr. MillsCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 127 min |
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