The Karate Kid screenplay – Scripts on Screen

Year:1984

Director:John G. Avildsen

Written by:Robert Mark Kamen (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Hassled by the school bullies, Daniel LaRusso has his share of adolescent woes. Luckily, his apartment building houses a resident martial arts master: Kesuke Miyagi, who agrees to train Daniel ... and ends up teaching him much more than self-defense. Armed with newfound confidence, skill and wisdom, Daniel ultimately faces off against his tormentors in this hugely popular classic underdog tale.

The Karate Kid Script Resources:

The Karate Kid Script PDF at Script Slug
The Karate Kid Script PDF - Final Draft - 10/15/1983 at The Script Savant
The Karate Kid Script PDF at Script Fly ($)

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