The Karate Kid (1984) (Also Known As: Karate Kid) is an Action, Drama, Family film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Robert Mark Kamen. It was released on 22 June 1984 (USA). It stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue. The film’s content : A martial arts master agrees to teach karate to a bullied teenager… What awaits ahead ? Enjoy the film and discover by yourself.