The Karate Kid (1984) John Avildsen

Around the World in 80s Movies by Vince Leo

Mar 9, 202549:53Arts

Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and his mother (Randee Heller ) move from New Jersey to Reseda, CA , to start a new life. It seems promising at first, but soon Daniel hates his new environs, thanks to a few run-ins at sch...

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