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title: 'The Karate Kid Part III (1989)'
type: 'film'
director: 'John G. Avildsen'
released: '1989-06-20'
runtime_minutes: 112
genres:
  - 'Drama'
  - 'Action'
  - 'Romance'
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-karate-kid-part-iii-1989'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097647/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Karate Kid Part III (1989)

1989 · 112 min · Drama, Action, Romance · United States

Original title: The Karate Kid, Part III
Part of: The Karate Kid

## Synopsis

The Karate Kid Part III is a 1989 American martial arts drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Robert Mark Kamen. It is the third entry in The Karate Kid franchise and a sequel to The Karate Kid Part II (1986). The film stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively and Thomas Ian Griffith in his film debut. The story follows John Kreese, with the help of his former army friend Terry Silver, as he attempts to gain revenge on Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi, which involves recruiting ruthless martial artist Mike Barnes and harming their relationship.

## Credits

- **Director:** [John G. Avildsen](https://cinepixo.com/people/john-g-avildsen)
- **Editor:** [John G. Avildsen](https://cinepixo.com/people/john-g-avildsen)
- **Screenplay:** [Robert Mark Kamen](https://cinepixo.com/people/robert-mark-kamen)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Bill Conti](https://cinepixo.com/people/bill-conti)
- **Producer:** [Jerry Weintraub](https://cinepixo.com/people/jerry-weintraub)
- **Director of Photography:** [Steve Yaconelli](https://cinepixo.com/people/steve-yaconelli)

## Cast

- [Sean Kanan](https://cinepixo.com/people/sean-kanan)
- [Frances Bay](https://cinepixo.com/people/frances-bay)
- [Glenn Medeiros](https://cinepixo.com/people/glenn-medeiros)
- [Jan Tříska](https://cinepixo.com/people/jan-triska)
- [Pat Morita](https://cinepixo.com/people/pat-morita) as Mr. Miyagi
- [Thomas Ian Griffith](https://cinepixo.com/people/thomas-ian-griffith) as Terry Silver
- [Randee Heller](https://cinepixo.com/people/randee-heller)
- [Ralph Macchio](https://cinepixo.com/people/ralph-macchio) as Daniel LaRusso
- [Robyn Lively](https://cinepixo.com/people/robyn-lively)
- [Gabriel Jarret](https://cinepixo.com/people/gabriel-jarret)
- [Pat E. Johnson](https://cinepixo.com/people/pat-e-johnson)
- [Rick Hurst](https://cinepixo.com/people/rick-hurst)
- [Joseph V. Perry](https://cinepixo.com/people/joseph-v-perry)

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