The Karate Kid Part III

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

Jun 30 1989 PG 1h 52m
Action, Drama, Family

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.

Plot

John Kreese, his life in tatters after his karate school was defeated by Daniel and Miyagi, visits Terry Silver, a Vietnam War comrade. Terry is a ruthless businessman and martial arts expert, and he vows to help Kreese gain revenge on Daniel and Miyagi, and reestablish Cobra Kai. Upon returning from Okinawa, Daniel and Miyagi discover that their apartment building has been demolished, which brings Miyagi out of work. Going against Miyagi's wishes, Daniel uses his college funds to realize Miyagi's dream of opening a bonsai tree shop, and becomes a partner in the bonsai business.

Written by

Robert Mark Kamen

Directed by

John G. Avildsen

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Weintraub International Group, Columbia Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

5 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
72,478
Average Rating
5.3 out of 10
Metascore
36
Popularity
NA