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Movie · 1984

The Karate Kid

He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.

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Underdog triumph Coming of age Mentor apprentice Bullying reversal Martial arts discipline Compassionate heroism

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Release
1984
Runtime
127 min

Synopsis

New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.

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