The Karate Kid: Directed by John G. Avildsen. With Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove. Recently relocated from NJ to LA, Daniel becomes the target of a gang of Cobra Kai dojo students.

Arguably, movie audiences still identify Macchio very strongly with his Karate Kid role, but as his features have gained a more weathered, adult edge, he has found opportunities and positive reviews from appearances in stage productions showcasing his acting talent.

The Karate Kid Part III: Directed by John G. Avildsen. With Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith. Ostracised villain John Kreese attempts to gain revenge on Daniel and Miyagi, with the help of a Vietnam War comrade, the wealthy owner of …

In 1984, Macchio scored the lead role in The Karate Kid (1984) directed by Rocky (1976) director John G. Avildsen. The film was a phenomenal success, being highly popular with adults and children alike.

In 1984, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) a teenager and his mother Lucille (Randee Heller) move from Newark, New Jersey, to Reseda, Los Angeles, California. Daniel is unhappy at having to move, make new friends and leave his old friends behind, but he promises Lucille he'll do his best to make a new life in California.

Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and Ben Wang in Karate Kid: Legends (2025) ... Karate Kid: Legends (2025) 1 of 18. Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and Ben Wang in Karate Kid: Legends (2025) People Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang. Titles Karate Kid: Legends. Countries United Kingdom. Languages English.

Karate Kid: Legends: Directed by Jonathan Entwistle. With Jackie Chan, Joshua Jackson, Ming-Na Wen, Ralph Macchio. Kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City.

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The Way of the Karate Kid: Directed by Michael Gillis. With Robert Mark Kamen, John G. Avildsen, Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita. Retrospective documentary on the making of The Karate Kid (1984).

The Karate Kid Part II: Directed by John G. Avildsen. With Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio, Pat E. Johnson, Bruce Malmuth. Daniel accompanies his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, to Miyagi's childhood home in Okinawa.