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 (4)
Plots(1)
Daniel moves to Los Angeles from the east coast and is bullied by the Cobras, a menacing gang of karate students, when he strikes up a relationship with Ali, 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, 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. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Sam Scarber
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Bernie Kuby
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Dana Andersen
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