Review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) by Jeff D — 07 Jan 2012

Terry Silver is one of cinema's greatest villains.

This review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) was written by Jeff D on 07 Jan 2012.

The Karate Kid Part III has generally received mixed reviews.

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