Synopsis
New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.
Facts
Setting
Los Angeles, New Jersey
Filming location
California, Malibu, Arizona
Production
Columbia Pictures
Original language
English
Trailer
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Festival History
- National Film Preservation Board 2025 generic
- Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema 2019 generic
- Academy Awards 1985 academy_award
- Golden Globes (USA) 1985 generic
