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The Karate Kid

1984, John G. Avildsen

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Rating

# 1535 The Karate Kid (1984, John G. Avildsen)

Rank

1535

Released

Director

John G. Avildsen

Starring

Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, Randee Heller

Country

USA

Genres

Action / Drama / Family / Sports

Language

English

Color

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