John G. Avildsen directs this martial arts action adventure starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. When Daniel (Macchio) arrives at his new school in California, he soon finds himself the victim of a gang of bullies trained in karate. When school janitor Miyagi (Morita), a wise old martial arts instructor, takes it upon himself to train Daniel to defend himself, the bullies quickly realise that they have picked a fight with the wrong boy.
Actor: Randee Heller
Writer: Robert Mark Kamen
Actor: Martin Kove
Actor: Ralph Macchio
Costumes: Aida Swinson
Actor: William Zabka
Actor: Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita
Actor: Larry B. Scott
Actor: Elisabeth Shue
Actor: Israel Juarbe
Actor: Rob Garrison
Music: Bill Conti
Actor: Chad McQueen
Costumes: Richard Bruno
Producer: Jerry Weintraub
Actor: Larry B. Scott
Editor: Walt Mulconery
Editor: Bud Smith
Director: John G. Avildsen
Editor: John G. Avildsen
Art/Production/Desgn: William J. Cassidy
Cinematographer: James Crabbe
Special FX A/V: Frank Toro