Sidekicks (1992)
A dreamer and a champion. An unbeatable team.
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.
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
Screenplay
- Lou Illar (Story)
- Galen Thompson (Screenplay)
- Lou Illar (Screenplay)
Themes
Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts and Action
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
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sidekicks about?
- 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.
- Who directed Sidekicks?
- Sidekicks was directed by Aaron Norris.
- Who stars in Sidekicks?
- Sidekicks stars Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Beau Bridges, Mako, Julia Nickson, Joe Piscopo.
- How long is Sidekicks?
- Sidekicks has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Sidekicks?
- Sidekicks is a Action, Adventure, Drama, Family film.
- What is the budget of Sidekicks?
- Sidekicks had a budget of $8M.
- How much did Sidekicks gross?
- Sidekicks grossed $17M worldwide.
- Where was Sidekicks produced?
- Sidekicks was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Sidekicks?
- The themes of Sidekicks include: Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts and Action.