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    Karate Kid Part III, The (1989)

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    After the Karate Kid and his mentor triumph at a prestigious tournament, their arch-enemy John Kreese (Martin Kove) seeks to avenge the defeat of his student.

    At least the first film was a reasonable mix of sentiment, fisticuffs and pace, all of which was reduced in a dire sequel.

    Here, in a feeble third outing, the “Kid” (fortunately, 27-year-old Ralph Macchio doesn’t look old enough to shave) has to defend his title and tackle the bad guys, initially without the help of his mentor Mr Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita).

    The script takes leave of reality at an early stage, and it all becomes increasingly daft and humourless with each scene.

    Daniel LaRusso
    Ralph Macchio
    Mr Miyagi
    Pat Morita
    Jessica Andrews
    Robyn Lively
    Terry Silver
    Thomas Ian Griffith
    John Kreese
    Martin Kove
    Mike Barnes
    Sean Kanan
    Snake
    Jonathan Avildsen
    Dennis
    Christopher Paul Ford
    Lucille
    Randee Heller
    Mrs. Milo
    Frances Bay
    Uncle Louie
    Joseph V. Perry
    Milo
    Jan Tríska
    Margaret
    Diana Webster
    Rudy
    Gabe Jarret

    Director
    John G. Avildsen

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