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The Karate Kid (1984)
The Karate Kid (1984) PG
The Karate Kid - Theatrical release poster
Theatrical release poster
Tagline: He taught him the secret to Karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
Genres: Action | Drama | Family | Martial-Arts
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Released: 22 June 1984 ()
Length: 122 min
Rating: 4 out of 5 4/5
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Movie Greatness Reasons:
  • Everybody wanted to join a martial arts club as a kid after watching this movie, and it's the primary reason movieneon's creator has a blackbelt in Taekwondo (Karate wasn't available!).
  • Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi is one of the most memorable characters from 80's movies.
  • Elisabeth Shue is Jam Hot, and we all wanted her to be our girlfriend when we were growing up.
  • "Daniel Larusso's" crane stance finishing move. Say no more!
  • The Black Cobra Gee that "John Kreese's" students wore looked damn cool!
Synposis:
Starring: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue and Martin Kove. Directed by John G. Avildsen. He taught him the secret to Karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
Top 5 Memorable Quotes:
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Mr. Miyagi
Daniel-san! Daniel-san!
Mr. Miyagi
Wax on... wax off. Wax on... wax off.
John Kreese
Finish him!
Daniel Larusso
Mr. Miyagi
Wouldn't a fly swatter be easier?Man who catch fly with chopstick accomplish anything.Ever catch one?Not yet.
John Kreese
Fear does not exist in this dojo, does it?

[Karate Class]: NO, SENSEI!

Pain does not exist in this dojo, does it?

[Karate Class]: NO, SENSEI!

Defeat does not exist in this dojo, does it?

[Karate Class]: NO, SENSEI!

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