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The Karate Kid Part III

The Karate Kid Part III

First it was teacher to student. Then it was father to son. Now, it's man to man.

19895.91h 52m

Overview

Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.

Directed by John G. Avildsen
Written by Robert Mark Kamen
Produced by Jerry Weintraub
Box OfficeBudget: $12.5MRevenue: $39.0M

Top Cast

Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio

Daniel LaRusso

Pat Morita

Pat Morita

Mr. Miyagi

Robyn Lively

Robyn Lively

Jessica Andrews

Thomas Ian Griffith

Thomas Ian Griffith

Terry Silver

Martin Kove

Martin Kove

John Kreese

Sean Kanan

Sean Kanan

Mike Barnes

Jonathan Avildsen

Jonathan Avildsen

Snake

William Christopher Ford

William Christopher Ford

Dennis

Randee Heller

Randee Heller

Lucille LaRusso

Pat E. Johnson

Pat E. Johnson

Referee

Themes & Keywords

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About The Karate Kid Part III

The Karate Kid Part III is a action, family, drama, adventure film released in 1989 exploring themes of martial arts, war veteran, karate, adversary, bullying, sequel. Directed by John G. Avildsen, it stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively. Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.

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