| Cast |
|---|
| Elisabeth Shue, Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita |
| Producer |
| Jerry Weintraub |
| Cinematography |
| James Crabe |
| Editing |
| Bud Smith |
| Music |
| Bill Conti |
| Scriptwriter |
| Robert Mark Kamen |
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John Avildsen The Karate Kid
Section
special programs, Restrospective: guilty pleasures
Genre
Martial arts / Drama / Sport
Country
US
Length
126 minutes
A teenager regains confidence through karate. Mix in a master of karate with a tormented kid and a touch of Asian influences, and you get the cult film of a whole generation.