The Karate Kid Part III

The Karate Kid Part III
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	John G. Avildsen
Written by	Robert Mark Kamen
Based on	Characters created by Robert Mark Kamen
Produced by	Jerry Weintraub
Starring	Ralph Macchio Noriyuki "Pat" Morita
Cinematography	Steve Yaconelli
Edited by	John G. Avildsen John Carter
Music by	Bill Conti
Production company	Columbia Pictures[1]
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures[1]
Release date	June 30, 1989 (1989-06-30) (U.S.)
Running time	111 minutes[1]
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$12.5 million[2]
Box office	$38.9 million[3]

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.