The Karate Kid III is a 1989 English-language Action Drama motion picture written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G. Avildsen. Ostracised villain John Kreese attempts to gain revenge on Daniel and Miyagi, with the help of a Vietnam War comrade, the wealthy owner of a toxic waste disposal business. The karate kid iii features Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith, Martin Kove, Sean Kanan and Fred Moon. It was released on 30th June 1989.