The Karate Kid Part III

The Karate Kid Part III
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn G. Avildsen
Written byRobert Mark Kamen
Based onCharacters created
by Robert Mark Kamen
Produced byJerry Weintraub
Starring
CinematographySteve Yaconelli
Edited by
Music byBill Conti
Production
company
Distributed byColumbia Pictures[1]
Release date
  • June 30, 1989 (1989-06-30) (U.S.)
Running time
111 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$12.5 million[2]
Box office$38.9 million[3]

The Karate Kid Part III is a 1989 American martial arts drama film, the third entry in the Karate Kid franchise and a sequel to The Karate Kid Part II (1986). It stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, and Thomas Ian Griffith in his film debut. As was the case with the first two films in the series, it was directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Robert Mark Kamen, with stunts choreographed by Pat E. Johnson and music composed by Bill Conti. In the film, the returning John Kreese, with the help of his former army friend Terry Silver, attempts to gain revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi which involves recruiting a ruthless martial artist and harming their relationship.

Though moderately successful at the box office, The Karate Kid Part III received generally negative reviews, with criticism aimed at its rehashing of elements found in its two predecessors, though Griffith's performance as Silver received praise from some critics. It was followed by The Next Karate Kid in 1994.

  1. ^ a b c "The Karate Kid Part III". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  2. ^ "The Karate Kid Part III (1989)". December 30, 2016.
  3. ^ "The Karate Kid Movies at the Box Office". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 8, 2016.