Karate Kid Summary
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: John G. Avildsen
Genres: Drama, Children's/Family
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Newly arrived in California from New Jersey, teenager Daniel (Ralph_Macchio) almost immediately runs afoul of karate-trained high school bullies. He is rescued by Japanese janitor Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita), who agrees to teach Daniel how to harness karate for good instead of brutality. The film culminates in a championship karate bout, pitting Daniel against his sworn enemy Johnny (William_Zabka) -- the cruel and thuggish boyfriend of Ali (Elisabeth_Shue), with whom Daniel has fallen in love (and vice versa). Real-life karate champ Chuck_Norris was offered the role of Kreese, the sadistic coach who goads Johnny into fighting dirty, but Norris turned down the role, refusing to be shown utilizing his skills negatively onscreen. Vastly popular, The Karate Kid spawned three sequels of rapidly descending merit, as well as a Saturday-morning cartoon series. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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