Directed by:
John G. AvildsenScreenplay:
Robert Mark KamenCinematography:
James CrabeComposer:
Bill ContiCast:
Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, Randee Heller, William Zabka, Rob Garrison, Chad McQueen, Bruce Malmuth, Larry B. Scott, Larry Drake (more)VOD (6)
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There is more to karate than fighting. This is the lesson that Daniel (Ralph Macchio), a San Fernando Valley teenager, is about to learn from a most unexpected teacher: Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), an elderly handman who also happens to be a master of martial arts. When he rescues Daniel from the Cobra Kai, a vicious gang of karate school bullies, Miyagi instils in his young friend the importance of honour and confidence as well as skills in self-defense, vital lessons that will be called into play when a hopelessly outclassed Daniel faces Johnny, the sadistic leader of the Cobra Kai, in a no-holds-barred karate tournament for the championship of the valley. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Cast
Ralph Macchio
USA
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Pat Morita
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Elisabeth Shue
USA
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Martin Kove
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Randee Heller
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William Zabka
USA
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Rob Garrison
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Chad McQueen
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Bruce Malmuth
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Larry B. Scott
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Larry Drake
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Andrew Shue
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Frances Bay
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Christopher Kriesa
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Peter Jason
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Todd Lookinland
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Chris Casamassa
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Ron Thomas
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William Bassett
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Helen Siff
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