Only the 'Old One' could teach him the secrets of the masters.
Plot Summary
A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fighting.
Run Time
126 min
Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Genre
Drama
Language
English, Japanese
Keyword
Karate, Bully, Fight, Master, Apartment
Movie Rating
Sound Mix
Dolby
Colour
Color
Special Genre
Children's/Family
Film Type
Feature
Film Class
Sports Drama, Coming-of-Age, Teen Movie
Themes
Underdogs, In Training, New Kid in Town, Mentors, Teachers and Students, First Love
Tones
Rousing, Affectionate, Poignant, Heartwarming
Mood
Triumph of the Spirit
Has Detailed Data (New)
1, 2, 3
Wikipedia Text
The Karate Kid is a 1984 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Robert Mark Kamen, starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and Elisabeth Shue. It is a martial arts film, and an underdog story in the mold of a previous success, Avildsen's 1976 film Rocky. It was a commercial success upon release, and garnered favorable critical acclaim, earning Pat Morita an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
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