Overview
New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.
DirectorJohn G. Avildsen
ProducersJerry Weintraub
WritersRobert Mark Kamen
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LanguageEnglish
Production companiesColumbia Pictures, Delphi II Productions, Jerry Weintraub Productions
Budget8000000
Homepagehttps://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thekaratekid0
TaglineHe taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
