OVERVIEW
Hassled by the school bullies, Daniel LaRusso has his share of adolescent woes. Luckily, his apartment building houses a resident martial arts master: Kesuke Miyagi, 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.
RUNTIME
126
GENRE
Action, Drama
PRODUCTION COUNTRY
United States of America
DIRECTOR
John G. Avildsen
CAST
Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso), Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi), Elisabeth Shue (Ali Mills), Martin Kove (John Kreese), Randee Heller (Lucille LaRusso), William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence), Chad McQueen (Dutch), Ron Thomas (Bobby Brown), Rob Garrison (Tommy), Tony O'Dell (Jimmy), Israel Juarbe (Freddy Fernandez), William Bassett (Mr. Mills), Juli Fields (Susan), Larry B. Scott (Jerry), Scott Strader (Eddie), Dana Andersen (Barbara), Frank Burt Avalon (Chucky), Jeff Fishman (Billy), Ken Daly (Chris), Tom Fridley (Alan), Pat E. Johnson (Referee), Bruce Malmuth (Ring Announcer), Darryl Vidal (Karate Semi-Finalist), Frances Bay (Lady with Dog), Christopher Kriesa (Official), Bernie Kuby (Mr. Harris), Joan Lemmo (Restaurant Manager), Helen Siff (Cashier), Larry Drake (Yahoo #1), David Abbott (Yahoo #2), Molly Basler (Cheerleading Coach), Brian Davis (Boy in Bathroom), David De Lange (Waiter), Erik Felix (Karate Student), Peter Jason (Soccer Coach), Todd Lookinland (Chicken Boy), Clarence McGee Jr. (Referee #2), William Norren (Doctor), Sam Scarber (Referee #3), Chris Casamassa (Tournament Guest (uncredited)) and others.
CREW
Robert Mark Kamen (Screenplay), Jerry Weintraub (Producer), Bill Conti (Original Music Composer), James Crabe (Director of Photography), John G. Avildsen (Editor), Walt Mulconery (Editor), Bud S. Smith (Editor), William J. Cassidy (Production Design), Pennie DuPont (Casting), Caro Jones (Casting), Bonnie Timmermann (Casting), John H. Anderson (Set Decoration), Richard Bruno (Costume Design), Aida Swinson (Costume Design), Michael Muscarella (Construction Coordinator), Alvin Greenman (Script Supervisor), Frank Toro (Special Effects), Cheri Ruff (Hairstylist), E. Thomas Case (Makeup Artist)
CREDITS
Delphi Films, Jerry Weintraub Productions, Columbia Pictures