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The Karate Kid Part III
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, with Morita reprising his role as Mr. Miyagi. This was the final Karate Kid film to have Avildsen as a director before his retirement in 1999 and his eventual death in 2017. It was also Macchio's last involvement with the Karate Kid franchise until Cobra Kai (2018–2025), which premiered a year after Avildsen's death, and Karate Kid: Legends (2025), which he co-starred with Hong Kong actor-martial artist Jackie Chan who reprised his role as Mr. Han from The Karate Kid (2010). The latter was a standalone sequel - although initially marketed as a remake - to the 1984 film of the same name and its follow-ups.
A now-broke-and-destitute John Kreese visits Terry Silver, a fellow Green Beret who has become a toxic-chemical magnate. Silver vows to personally help him re-establish Cobra Kai, while getting revenge on Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi. After sending Kreese to Tahiti for a vacation, Silver hires national karate champion Mike Barnes — known for his vicious personality and utter lack of sportsmanship — to challenge Daniel at the next All-Valley Tournament.
Returning to Los Angeles from Okinawa, Daniel and Miyagi discover that the South Seas apartment complex has been sold and demolished; this leaves Miyagi unemployed and Daniel homeless. With Daniel's mother Lucille nursing an ill uncle back in New Jersey, Daniel moves in with Miyagi.
Daniel uses his college funds to finance a bonsai shop for Miyagi, who gratefully makes him a partner in the business. Visiting a pottery store across the street, Daniel befriends the sole employee: Jessica Andrews, whose aunt owns the store. Jessica agrees to a date that same night, during which he learns that she's visiting from Columbus, Ohio, where she already has a boyfriend. She and Daniel remain cordial.
While Miyagi introduces Daniel to kata training, Silver makes himself known to them both, mentioning that he and Kreese were stationed together in South Korea during the Vietnam War. Silver announces that Kreese has died, and apologizes on his behalf.
Accompanied by Silver's goons Dennis and Snake, Barnes harasses Daniel and Jessica. The henchmen wreck Miyagi's shop and steal his entire stock of bonsai trees. Daniel decides to dig up and sell a valuable bonsai, which Miyagi brought from Okinawa, in order to replace the missing trees.
Abruptly, Barnes appears and forces Daniel to sign up for the tournament by trapping him and Jessica at the bottom of a cliff, while also damaging the bonsai. Daniel accepts Silver's offer to train him for the All-Valley, after Miyagi refuses to do so on principle.
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The Karate Kid Part III
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, with Morita reprising his role as Mr. Miyagi. This was the final Karate Kid film to have Avildsen as a director before his retirement in 1999 and his eventual death in 2017. It was also Macchio's last involvement with the Karate Kid franchise until Cobra Kai (2018–2025), which premiered a year after Avildsen's death, and Karate Kid: Legends (2025), which he co-starred with Hong Kong actor-martial artist Jackie Chan who reprised his role as Mr. Han from The Karate Kid (2010). The latter was a standalone sequel - although initially marketed as a remake - to the 1984 film of the same name and its follow-ups.
A now-broke-and-destitute John Kreese visits Terry Silver, a fellow Green Beret who has become a toxic-chemical magnate. Silver vows to personally help him re-establish Cobra Kai, while getting revenge on Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi. After sending Kreese to Tahiti for a vacation, Silver hires national karate champion Mike Barnes — known for his vicious personality and utter lack of sportsmanship — to challenge Daniel at the next All-Valley Tournament.
Returning to Los Angeles from Okinawa, Daniel and Miyagi discover that the South Seas apartment complex has been sold and demolished; this leaves Miyagi unemployed and Daniel homeless. With Daniel's mother Lucille nursing an ill uncle back in New Jersey, Daniel moves in with Miyagi.
Daniel uses his college funds to finance a bonsai shop for Miyagi, who gratefully makes him a partner in the business. Visiting a pottery store across the street, Daniel befriends the sole employee: Jessica Andrews, whose aunt owns the store. Jessica agrees to a date that same night, during which he learns that she's visiting from Columbus, Ohio, where she already has a boyfriend. She and Daniel remain cordial.
While Miyagi introduces Daniel to kata training, Silver makes himself known to them both, mentioning that he and Kreese were stationed together in South Korea during the Vietnam War. Silver announces that Kreese has died, and apologizes on his behalf.
Accompanied by Silver's goons Dennis and Snake, Barnes harasses Daniel and Jessica. The henchmen wreck Miyagi's shop and steal his entire stock of bonsai trees. Daniel decides to dig up and sell a valuable bonsai, which Miyagi brought from Okinawa, in order to replace the missing trees.
Abruptly, Barnes appears and forces Daniel to sign up for the tournament by trapping him and Jessica at the bottom of a cliff, while also damaging the bonsai. Daniel accepts Silver's offer to train him for the All-Valley, after Miyagi refuses to do so on principle.