Sidekicks (1992)
17/12/1992
Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
1h 41m
- 52% (175 votes)
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A dreamer and a champion. An unbeatable team.
Overview
Asthmatic teenager Barry Gabrewski is a daydreamer. Troubled by bullying, he escapes into a fantasy world where he is the sidekick to his martial arts hero, Chuck Norris, in a series of high-octane adventures taken right out of his movies. With help from his teacher's wise old uncle, Mr. Lee, Barry learns the finer points of martial arts and enters a karate championship.
- Aaron NorrisDirector
- Lou IllarScreenplay
- Galen ThompsonScreenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$7,500,000
Revenue
$17,200,000
Keywords
- martial arts
- hero
- karate
- bullying
- bully
- teenage crush
- teenage boy
- high school student
- martial arts tournament
- martial arts training
- chinese restaurant
- asthmatic
- nunchaku
- daydreaming
- sidekick
- gym instructor
- action hero
- student mentor relationship
- parent teacher romance
- training-montage
- idol
- gym class
Top Billed Cast
Jonathan Brandis
Barry Gabrewski
Chuck Norris
Self
Beau Bridges
Jerry Gabrewski
Mako
Mr. Lee
Julia Nickson
Noreen Chan
Joe Piscopo
Kelly Stone
Danica McKellar
Lauren
John Buchanan
Randy Cellini
Richard Moll
Horn
Gerrit Graham
Mapes
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