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Tweet 67% Director:  John G. Avildsen Writers:  Robert Mark Kamen, Christopher Murphey, Michael Soccio Cast:  Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, Randee Heller, William Zabka, Ron Thomas, Rob Garrison, Chad McQueen, Tony O'Dell, Israel Juarbe, William Bassett, Larry B. Scott, Dana Andersen, Andrew Shue Released:  Thursday, September 27, 1984 Length:  126 minutes Studio:  Columbia Pictures Genre:  Drama/Suspense Rating:  Some material may not be suitable for children. The Karate Kid Synopsis Hassled by the school bullies, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) has his share of adolescent woes. Luckily, his apartment building houses a resident martial arts master: Kesuke Miyagi (Pat Morita), 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. Purchase your copy of The Karate Kid today at Download The Karate Kid From iTunes

The Karate Kid News Spike.com Presents CineMassacre: The Karate Kid Trilogy  5/25/2010 11:42 PM EDT With the modern-day "Karate Kid" remake hitting theatres next month, we take a look back at the original trilogy of the 80's.  Spike.com exclusively presents CineMassacre's reviews of the "Karate Kid" trilogy.  Re-live the highlights (and lowlights) of the each installment that will take you on a trip down memory lane.<b...  More>> For more The Karate Kid news please visit FlickDirect's movie news section.

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