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The Karate Kid (1984)

Rating:PG
Genre:Drama, Family
Release Date:January 1, 1984
Running time:126 minutes
Cast:Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, Randee Heller
Director:John G. Avildsen
Producer:Jerry Weintraub
Writer:Robert Mark Kamen
Distributor:Columbia Pictures

Description: The new kid in a California town befriends his building's handyman, who trains him in the fine craft of martial arts. Eventually, he grows to become a local champion and wins over the girl of his dreams.

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