The Karate Kid
Drama, martial arts. Daniel and his mother move from New Jersey to California. Daniel encounters problems at school where he is constantly taunted by a gang. Then Mr. Miyagi the maintenance man teaches Daniel the art of Karate so that he can seek his revenge on the gang in the Valley Karate Championship.
Cast & credits
Cast
- Daniel La Russo Ralph Macchio
- Miyagi Pat Morita
- Ali Elisabeth Shue
- Kreese Martin Kove
- Lucille La Russo Randee Heller
- Johnny William Zabka
- Bobby Ron Thomas
- Tommy Rob Garrison
- Dutch Chad Mcqueen
- Jimmy Tony O'dell
- Freddy Israel Juarbe
- Mr. Mills William Bassett
- Jerry Larry B. Scott
- Susan Julie Fields
- Barbara Dana Andersen
- Chucky Frank Burt Avalon
- Billy Jeff Fishman
- Chris Ken Daly
- Alan Tom Fridley
- Referee Pat Johnson
- Ring Announcer Bruce Malmuth
- Karate Semi-finalist Darryl Vidal
- Lady with Dog Frances Bay
- Official Christopher Kriesa
- Mr. Harris Bernie Kuby
- Restaurant Manager Joan Lemmo
- Cashier Helen J. Siff
- 1st Yahoo Larry Drake
- 2nd Yahoo David Abbott
- Cheerleading Coach Molly Basler
- Boy in Bathroom Brian Davis
- Waiter David De Lange
- Karate Student Erik Felix
- Soccer Coach Peter Jason
- Chicken Boy Todd Lookinland
- 2nd Referee Clarence Mcgee Jr
- Doctor William Norren
- 3rd Referee Sam Scarber
- Eddie Scott Strader
Credits
Direction
- Director John G. Avildsen
- Assistant Director Clifford C. Coleman
- Assistant Director Hope Goodwin
Production
- © Columbia Pictures Industries Inc.
- Production Company Columbia Pictures Corporation
- Production Company Delphi II Productions
- Executive Producer R.J. Louis
- Producer Jerry Weintraub
- Associate Producer Bud Smith
- Production Associate David Yorkin
- Production Associate Kimberly Sizemore
- Production Associate Robbie Walnum
- Unit Production Manager Howard Pine
- Production Co-ordinator Jeannie Jeha
- Location Manager Richard Davis
Writing
- Screenplay Robert Mark Kamen
- Title 'Karate Kid' used with consent of D.C. Comics
Photography
- Director of Photography James Crabe
- Camera Operator Jonathan West
- Steadicam Operator Stephen St. John
Special Effects
- Special Effects Frank L. Toro
Editing
- Editor Bud Smith
- Editor Walt Mulconery
- Editor John G. Avildsen
- Associate Editor Seth Flaum
- Associate Editor Craig Bassett
- Associate Editor Scott Smith
- Associate Editor Richard Alderete
Design
- Production Designer William J. Cassidy
- Set Designer Bill Matthews
- Set Decorator John Anderson
- Production Illustrator Richard Lasley
Costumes
- Men's costumes Richard Bruno
- Women's costumes Aida Swinson
Make-up
- Make-up Tom Case
Titles
- Titles/Opticals by Pacific Title
Film processing
- Colour/Prints by Metrocolor
- Filmed with Panavision Cameras & Lenses
Music
- Music Bill Conti
- Pan flute played Gheorghe Zamfir
- Music Supervisor Brooks Arthur
- Music Editor Stephen A. Hope
Sound
- Music Recording Dan Wallin
- Sound Recording Dean Hodges
- Sound Re-recording Robert Knudson
- Sound Re-recording Robert J. Glass
- Sound Re-recording Don Digirolamo
- Post-production dialogue J. Paul Huntsman
- Sound Effects Editor Norval D. Crutcher
- Sound Effects Editor Samuel C. Crutcher
Stunts
- Stunt Co-ordinator Alan Oliney
- Stunts John Atkinson
- Stunts Clarke Coleman
- Stunts David Crockett
- Stunts Fumio Demura
- Stunts Pat Green
- Stunts Gary Haillenbeck
- Stunts Doug Ivan
- Stunts Buck Mcdancer
- Stunts Bob Nichimura
- Stunts Pat Romano
- Stunts Ronnie Rondell
- Stunts Spike Silver
- Stunts Lance Turner
- Stunts Scott Wilder
Consultant
- Soccer instructor Rildo Nenezes
- Karate tournament consultant Jerry Fisher
- Martial arts choreography Pat Johnson
- Riding Instructor Pat Romano