The Karate Kid Part III
“First it was teacher to student. Then it was father to son. Now, it's man to man.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Karate Kid Part III (1989) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-04
Top Cast
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Ralph Macchio
Daniel
Pat Morita
Mr. Miyagi
Robyn Lively
Jessica
Thomas Ian Griffith
Terry
Martin Kove
Kreese
Sean Kanan
Mike Barnes
Jonathan Avildsen
Snake
William Christopher Ford
Dennis
Randee Heller
Lucille
Pat E. Johnson
Referee
Rick Hurst
Announcer
Frances Bay
Mrs. Milo
Joseph V. Perry
Uncle Louie
Jan Tříska
Milos
Diana Webster
Margaret
Patrick R. Posada
Man #1
C. Darnell Rose
Delivery Man
Glenn Medeiros
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 6, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$39M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.12x
+$26.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Mark Kamen
- Original Score
- Bill Conti, Gheorghe Zamfir
- Original Title
- The Karate Kid Part III
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $12.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $39M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Weintraub International Group, Jerry Weintraub Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Avildsen
Robert Mark Kamen
Bill Conti, Gheorghe Zamfir
Steve Yaconelli
John G. Avildsen, John Carter
Jerry Weintraub, Sheldon Schrager
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Weintraub
Producer
John G. Avildsen
Director
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
John G. Avildsen
Editor
Steve Yaconelli
Director of Photography
Robert Mark Kamen
Writer
John Carter
Editor
William F. Matthews
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Karate Kid Part III
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Karate Kid Part III about?
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.
Who directed The Karate Kid Part III?
The Karate Kid Part III was directed by John G. Avildsen.
Who stars in The Karate Kid Part III?
The principal cast of The Karate Kid Part III includes Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith, Martin Kove.
When was The Karate Kid Part III released and how long is it?
The Karate Kid Part III was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Karate Kid Part III?
The Karate Kid Part III had a reported production budget of $12.5M and grossed $39M at the worldwide box office (3.12 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Karate Kid Part III?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Karate Kid Part III was composed by Bill Conti, Gheorghe Zamfir.
Is The Karate Kid Part III based on a book or true story?
The Karate Kid Part III is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Robert Mark Kamen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Karate Kid Part III?
The Karate Kid Part III holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).