<P> The Karate Kid is a 1984 American martial arts drama film produced by Jerry Weintraub , directed by John G. Avildsen , written by Robert Mark Kamen , and stars Ralph Macchio , Pat Morita and Elisabeth Shue . It is an underdog story in the mold of a previous success with Rocky ( 1976 ) , which Avildsen also directed . The film features the Gōjū - ryū , Gōjū Kai style of karate . The Karate Kid was a commercial success upon release and garnered critical acclaim , earning Morita a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor . </P>
<P> The Karate Kid is a 1984 American martial arts drama film produced by Jerry Weintraub , directed by John G. Avildsen , written by Robert Mark Kamen , and stars Ralph Macchio , Pat Morita and Elisabeth Shue . It is an underdog story in the mold of a previous success with Rocky ( 1976 ) , which Avildsen also directed . The film features the Gōjū - ryū , Gōjū Kai style of karate . The Karate Kid was a commercial success upon release and garnered critical acclaim , earning Morita a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor . </P>
when did the first karate kid come out
when did the first karate kid come out
1984
1984