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Sidekicks
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5.3Asthmatic 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.
Released: 1992-12-17101 minDir: Aaron NorrisAction, Adventure, Drama, FamilyBudget: $7.5MBox office: $17.2M
Cast
- Jonathan Brandis as Barry Gabrewski
- Chuck Norris as Self
- Beau Bridges as Jerry Gabrewski
- Mako as Mr. Lee
- Julia Nickson as Noreen Chan
- Joe Piscopo as Kelly Stone
Themes
- martial arts
- hero
- karate
- bullying
- bully
- teenage crush
- teenage boy
- high school student
- martial arts tournament
- martial arts training
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Wikidata facts
- Duration
- 105
- FilmAffinity ID
- 851531
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- publication date
- 1993-04-09
- title
- Sidekicks
- review score
- 26%
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Categories
1990s teen films1992 American films1992 English-language films1992 filmsAmerican coming-of-age filmsAmerican martial arts filmsAmerican teen filmsCultural depictions of Chuck NorrisFilms directed by Aaron NorrisFilms produced by Don CarmodyFilms scored by Alan SilvestriFilms set in HoustonFilms shot in HoustonMartial arts tournament filmsTemplate film date with 2 release datesTriumph Films films