A fatherless teenager faces his moment of truth in The Karate Kid. Daniel (Ralph Macchio) arrives in Los Angeles from the east coast and faces the difficult task of making new friends. However, he becomes the object of bullying by the Cobras, a menacing gang of karate students, when he strikes up a relationship with Ali (Elisabeth Shue), the Cobra leader's ex-girlfriend. Eager to fight back and impress his new girlfriend, but afraid to confront the dangerous gang, Daniel asks his handyman Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita), whom he learns is a master of the martial arts, to teach him karate. Miyagi teaches Daniel that Karate is a mastery over the self -- mind and body -- and that fighting is always the last answer to a problem. Under Miyagi's guidance, Daniel develops not only physical skills but also the faith and self-confidence to compete despite tremendous odds as he encounters the fight of his life in the exciting finale to this entertaining film.
Synopsis: Coming-of-age tale about a bullied teenager who learns martial arts from a Japanese gardener. Children and young teens find the story immensely appealing; grown-ups may scoff at its Hollywood simplicity.
Released:
Tue, 04/14/1998
Format Aspect Ratio:
1.85-Wide Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
Resolution:
720x1280 HiRez
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
Dolby Surround
Actors:
Ralph Macchio - Daniel Larusso
Actors:
Pat Morita - Miyagi
Actors:
Elisabeth Shue - Ali Mills
Actors:
Martin Kove - John Kreese
Actors:
Randee Heller - Lucille Larusso
Actors:
William Zabka - Johnny Lawrence
Actors:
Ron Thomas - Bobby
Actors:
Rob Garrison - Tommy
Actors:
Chad McQueen - Dutch
Actors:
Tony O'Dell - Jimmy
Actors:
Israel Juarbe - Freddy Fernandez
Actors:
William Bassett - Mr. Mills
Actors:
Larry B. Scott - Jerry
Actors:
Juli Fields - Susan
Actors:
Dana Andersen - Barbara
Actors:
Frank Burt Avalon - Chucky
Actors:
Jeff Fishman - Billy
Actors:
Tom Fridley - Alan
Actors:
Pat E. Johnson - Referee
Actors:
Bruce Malmuth - Ring Announcer
Actors:
Darryl Vidal - Karate Semi-finalist
Actors:
Frances Bay - Lady with Dog
Actors:
Christopher Kriesa - Official
Actors:
Bernard Kuby - Mr. Harris
Actors:
Joan Lemmo - Restaurant Manager
Actors:
Helen Siff - Cashier
Actors:
Larry Drake - Yahoo #1
Actors:
David Abbott - Yahoo #2
Actors:
Molly Basler - Cheerleading Coach
Actors:
Brian Davis - Boy in Bathroom
Actors:
David De Lange - Waiter
Actors:
Erik Felix - Karate Student
Actors:
Peter Jason - Soccer Coach
Actors:
Todd Lookinland - Chicken Boy
Actors:
Clarence McGee Jr. - Referee #2
Actors:
William Norren - Doctor
Actors:
Sam Scarber - Referee #3
Actors:
Scott Strader - Eddie
