The Karate Kid [Blu-ray]

The Karate Kid [Blu-ray]

Director: John G Avildsen Cast: Ralph Macchio
Ralph Macchio
, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita
Noriyuki "Pat" Morita
, Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Shue
, Martin Kove
Martin Kove
John G Avildsen
The Karate Kid [Blu-ray]

The Karate Kid [Blu-ray]

Director: John G Avildsen Cast: Ralph Macchio
Ralph Macchio
, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita
Noriyuki "Pat" Morita
, Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Shue
, Martin Kove
Martin Kove
John G Avildsen

Blu-ray (Wide Screen)

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Overview

Newly arrived in California from New Jersey, teenager Daniel (Ralph Macchio) almost immediately runs afoul of karate-trained high school bullies. He is rescued by Japanese janitor Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita), who agrees to teach Daniel how to harness karate for good instead of brutality. The film culminates in a championship karate bout, pitting Daniel against his sworn enemy Johnny (William Zabka) -- the cruel and thuggish boyfriend of Ali (Elisabeth Shue), with whom Daniel has fallen in love (and vice versa). Real-life karate champ Chuck Norris was offered the role of Kreese, the sadistic coach who goads Johnny into fighting dirty, but Norris turned down the role, refusing to be shown utilizing his skills negatively onscreen. Vastly popular, The Karate Kid spawned three sequels of rapidly descending merit, as well as a Saturday-morning cartoon series.

Product Details

Release Date: 05/11/2010
UPC: 0043396328204
Original Release: 1984
Rating: PG
Source: SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMT
Region Code: A
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 2:07:00
Sales rank: 18,901

Special Features

Feature: "Blu-Pop"; Commentary with director John G. Avildsen, writer Robert Mark Kamen and actors Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita; "The Way of the Karate Kid" multi-part making-of featurette; "Beyond the Form" featurette; "East Meets West: A Composer's Notebook"; "Life of Bonsai" featurette

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Ralph Macchio Daniel
Noriyuki "Pat" Morita Mr. Miyagi,Actor
Elisabeth Shue Ali
Martin Kove Kreese
Randee Heller Lucille
William Zabka Johnny
Ron Thomas Bobby
Rob Garrison Tommy
Chad McQueen Dutch
Tony O'Dell Jimmy
Israel Juarbe Freddy
William H. Bassett Mr. Mills
Larry B. Scott Jerry
Juli Fields Susan
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 Semifinalist
Frances Bay Woman with Dog
Christopher Kriesa Official
Bernard Kuby Mr. Harris
Joan Lemmo Restaurant Manager
Helen Siff Cashier
Molly Basler Cheerleading Coach
Larry Drake Yahoo
Brian Davis Boy in Bathroom
David DeLange Waiter
Erik Felix Karate Student
Peter Jason Soccer Coach
Todd Lookinland Chicken Boy
Clarence McGee Jr. Referee
Sam Scarber Referee
William Norren Doctor
Scott Strader Eddie
Dana Anderson Barbara
Brian Davies Boy in Bathroom
Bill Conti Composer

Technical Credits
John G Avildsen Director
R.J. Louis Executive Producer
Frank Toro Special Effects
Jerry Weintraub Producer
Robert Mark Kamen Screenwriter
Don Digirolamo Sound Effects
Robert Glass Sound Effects
Pennie Dupont Casting
Bonnie Timmermann Casting
Caro Jones Casting
Fumio Demura Stunts
J. Huntsman Sound Editor
Dean Hodges Sound/Sound Designer
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