Sidekicks (1992)
12/17/1992 (US) • 1h 41m
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
Barry Gabrewski
Self
Jerry Gabrewski
Mr. Lee
Noreen Chan
Kelly Stone
Lauren
Randy Cellini
Horn
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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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