Columbia Pictures presents a Jerry Weintraub production ; a John G. Avildsen film ; executive producer, R.J. Louis ; written by Robert Mark Kamen ; produced by Jerry Weintraub ; directed by John G. Avildsen
Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Randee Heller, Martin Kove
Director of photography, James Crabe ; edited by Bud Smith, Walt Mulconery, John G. Avildsen ; music by Bill Conti ; production designed by William J. Cassidy
For private home use only.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1984.
Also issued as part of the boxed set: The karate kid collection.
Special features: Commentary with director John Avildsen, writer Robert Kamen, actors Ralph Maccio, Pat Morita; "The way of the Karate kid: part 1" featurette; "The way of the Karate kid: part 2" featurette; "Beyond the form" featurette; "East meets West: a composer's notebook" featurette; "Life of Bonsai" featurette.
DVD; region 1, NTSC; anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby digital surround.
In English or dubbed French with optional English, French, Spanish, Chinese or Thai subtitles.