Initial release: June 30, 1989 (USA)
Director: John G. Avildsen
Initial DVD release: July 10, 2001
Prequel: The Karate Kid, Part II
Sequel: The Next Karate Kid
PLOT-Kreese, his life in tatters after his karate school was defeated by Daniel and Mr. Miyagi, visits Terry, a friend from Vietnam. Terry is a ruthless business man and a martial arts expert, and he vows to help Kreese take revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.
