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The Karate Kid Part III

The Karate Kid Part III

Action · Family · Drama · 1989

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.

Movie details

The Karate Kid Part III

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

1989 Action · Family · Drama 1h 52m

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5.9 / 10

Community rating

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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Names above the title

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Directed by

John G. Avildsen

Written by

Robert Mark Kamen

Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio

Daniel

Pat Morita

Pat Morita

Mr. Miyagi

Robyn Lively

Robyn Lively

Jessica

Thomas Ian Griffith

Thomas Ian Griffith

Terry

Martin Kove

Martin Kove

Kreese

Sean Kanan

Sean Kanan

Mike Barnes

Jonathan Avildsen

Jonathan Avildsen

Snake

Court is in session

Put The Karate Kid Part III on trial.

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The defence The Popcorn Loyalist

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.