Sidekicks (1992)

12/17/1992 (US) • 1h 41m

Action, Adventure, Drama, Family

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.

Top Billed Cast

Jonathan Brandis

Barry Gabrewski

Beau Bridges

Jerry Gabrewski

Mako

Mr. Lee

Julia Nickson

Noreen Chan

Joe Piscopo

Kelly Stone

John Buchanan

Randy Cellini


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$7,500,000.00

Revenue

$17,200,000.00

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

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