The Karate Kid
Hassled by the school bullies, Daniel LaRusso has his share of adolescent woes. Luckily, his apartment building houses a resident martial arts master: Kesuke Miyagi, who agrees to train Daniel ... and ends up teaching him much more than self-defense. Armed with newfound confidence, skill and wisdom, Daniel ultimately faces off against his tormentors in this hugely popular classic underdog tale.
Drama
Columbia Pictures Corporation, Jerry Weintraub Productions, Delphi Films
Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, Pat Morita as Mr. Kesuke Miyagi, William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, Martin Kove as John Kreese, Chad McQueen as Dutch, Randee Heller as Lucille LaRusso, Elisabeth Shue as Ali Mills, Ron Thomas as Bobby, Rob Garrison as Tommy, Scott Strader as Eddie