Karate Kid, The (1984)

Plot:

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. (Note: licensees are to use the embedded videos for preview purposes only and they should obtain full-length versions for their public performance needs.)

Director:John G. Avildsen

Starring:Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Randee Heller, Elizabeth Shue

PG, 1984, Columbia Pictures

Karate Kid, The (1984)

1. Teen embarrassed attempting to defend girl

2. Bullying causes teen to hate forced move

3. Focus is key to trimming bonsai tree

4. Old man rescues boy from gang of bullies

5. Karate expert believes fighting should be last resort

6. "Mercy is for the weak"

7. Teacher requires total commitment to learn karate

8. Mom embarrasses teen on first date

9. Man determined to catch fly with chopsticks

10. Boy perseveres through tedious task

11. Teen learns karate through chores

12. Balance, not brawn, is key to karate

13. Teen disrespects mentor while training

14. Coach orders boy to cheat in order to win

15. Injured teen bravely continues fight

16. Injured boy perseveres, wins championship