The Karate Kid
1984 film directed by John G. Avildsen
Genre drama, action, martial arts, romance
Country United States
Runtime 126 min
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Cast & crew
Directed by John G. Avildsen
Written by Robert Mark Kamen
Produced by Jerry Weintraub
Music by Bill Conti
Cinematography James Crabe
Edited by John G. Avildsen
Cast (19)
Elisabeth Shue · William Zabka · Ralph Macchio · Pat Morita · Chad McQueen · Martin Kove · Larry Drake · Andrew Shue · Frances Bay · Randee Heller · Bruce Malmuth · Ronald Thomas · Chris Casamassa · William H. Bassett · Larry B. Scott · Israel Juarbe · Christopher Kriesa · Todd Lookinland · Jeffrey Bryan
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Series, universe & remakes
Series: The Karate Kid
Universe: Karate Kid universe
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Remade as: Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
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