Friday, May 28, 2010

The Karate Kid

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 The Karate Kid is a 1984 coming of age-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 Avildsen success, the 1976 boxing film Rocky. It was a commercial success upon first release. It had favorable critical attention, earning Pat Morita an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Directed by John G. Avildsen
Produced by Jerry Weintraub
Written by Robert Mark Kamen
Starring Ralph Macchio
Pat Morita
Elisabeth Shue
Music by Bill Conti
Cinematography James Crabe
Editing by John G. Avildsen
Walt Mulconery
Bud S. Smith
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date(s) United States
May 11, 2010 (on blu-ray disc)
United States/Canada
June 22, 1984
United Kingdom
August 31, 1984
Australia
September 27, 1984
Japan
February 16, 1985
Running time 126 min.
Country United States
Language English
Japanese
Gross revenue $90,815,558
Followed by The Karate Kid, Part II
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