The Karate Kid (1984)
Screened in December 2010
Director: John G. Avildsen. Cast: Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Randee Heller, Martin Kove, Ron Thomas, Rob Garrison, Chad McQueen, Tony O'Dell, Israel Juarbe, Juli Fields, Dana Andersen. Screenplay: Robert Mark Kamen.
Twitter Capsule: Pedestrian, capable of overstrain and listlessness, but bonds among Macchio, Morita, and Shue are warm and low-key

Photo © 1984 Columbia Pictures
Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: C


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Academy Award Nominations:
Best Supporting Actor: Noriyuki "Pat" Morita

Golden Globe Nominations:
Best Supporting Actor: Noriyuki "Pat" Morita

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