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      The Karate Kid Part III

      1989, Drama, 1h 51m

      33 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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      Inspiration is in short supply in this third Karate Kid film, which recycles the basic narrative from its predecessors but adds scenery-chewing performances and a surprising amount of violence. Read critic reviews

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      Cobra Kai karate instructor John Kreese (Martin Kove) is still brooding over the defeat handed to him by Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita). With his slimy partner, Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith), Kreese plans an intricate payback that involves hiring a mean-spirited ringer (Sean Kanan) to rob Daniel of his championship title. When Mr. Miyagi refuses to train Daniel, even under threat, the boy makes the mistake of turning to Terry for guidance.

      Cast & Crew

      Ralph Macchio

      Ralph Macchio

      Daniel LaRusso

      Pat Morita

      Pat Morita

      Mr. Kesuke 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

      Randee Heller

      Randee Heller

      Lucille

      Christopher Paul Ford

      Christopher Paul Ford

      Dennis

      Pat E. Johnson

      Pat E. Johnson

      Referee

      Rick Hurst

      Rick Hurst

      Announcer

      Frances Bay

      Frances Bay

      Mrs. Milo

      Joseph V. Perry

      Joseph V. Perry

      Uncle Louie

      Jan Tríska

      Jan Tríska

      Milos

      Diana Webster

      Diana Webster

      Margaret

      John G. Avildsen

      John G. Avildsen

      Director

      Jerry Weintraub

      Jerry Weintraub

      Producer

      Robert Mark Kamen

      Robert Mark Kamen

      Writer

      John G. Avildsen

      John G. Avildsen

      Film Editor

      John Carter

      John Carter

      Film Editor

      Caro Jones

      Caro Jones

      Casting

      Bill Matthews

      Bill Matthews

      Art Director

      Catherine Mann

      Catherine Mann

      Set Decoration

      Del Acevedo

      Del Acevedo

      Key Makeup Artist

      Ron Berkeley

      Ron Berkeley

      Makeup Artist

      Shanon Ely

      Shanon Ely

      Hair Stylist

      Cheri Ruff

      Cheri Ruff

      Key Hair Stylist

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