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 best friend Terry Silver, attempts to gain revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi which involves hiring 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. Plot John Kreese, broke and destitute following the events of The Karate Kid and The Karate Kid Part II, visits his friend Terry Silver, a now-wealthy Vietnam War comrade. Silver vows to personally help him get revenge on Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi, and to re-establish Cobra Kai. Sending Kreese to Tahiti for a vacation, Silver hires Mike Barnes - a national karate champion, known for his vicious personality and utter lack of sportsmanship - to challenge Daniel at the next AVT (that is, 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. Daniel moves in with Miyagi, while Daniel's mother Lucille nurses an ill uncle back in New Jersey. Daniel uses his college funds to finance a bonsai shop for Miyagi, who gratefully makes him a partner in the business.