The Karate Kid

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The Karate Kid is a 1984 drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Robert Mark Kamen, starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and Elisabeth Shue. It is a martial arts film and an underdog story in the mold of a previous Avildsen success, the 1976 boxing film Rocky. It was a commercial success upon first release. It had favorable critical attention, earning Pat Morita an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Teenager Daniel L... more
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Initial release date:

  • Jun 22, 1984

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Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 127 min (76.2 hs )

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John G. Avildsen

John Guilbert Avildsen (born December 21, 1935) is an American film director. His films include Guess What We Learned in School Today? (1970), Cry Uncle! (1970), Joe (1970), Save the Tiger (1973), Rocky (1976), The Karate Kid (1984), Lean on Me (1989), Rocky V (1990), The Power of One (1992) and 8...

Tagline:

  • Only the 'Old One' could teach him the secrets of the masters.
  • He taught him the secret to Karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.

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Runtime:

  • 127 min (76.2 hs )

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Award-Nominated Work

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee Notes/Description
  • 1984
  • 1985
  • role: Kesuke Miyagi
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