‘The Karate Kid’ released in the U.S. 30 years ago today (June 22 1984)


Video: 'The Karate Kid' trailer

(Friday, June 22, 1984)The Karate Kid, a martial arts romantic drama film about a boy who learns karate from a retired master to deal with school bullies, was released to U.S. theaters today.

Directed by John G. Avildsen, the film starred Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” Morita and Elisabeth Shue.