Sidekicks

Dec 17, 1992

1h 41m

★ 5.3

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.

Genres

Action

Adventure

Drama

Family

Production Companies

Vision PDG

Gallery Films

Triumph Films

Sidekicks Trailers

Cast

Barry Gabrewski

Jonathan Brandis

Self

Chuck Norris

Jerry Gabrewski

Beau Bridges

Mr. Lee

Mako

Noreen Chan

Julia Nickson

Kelly Stone

Joe Piscopo

Lauren

Danica McKellar

Randy Cellini

John Buchanan

Horn

Richard Moll

Mapes

Gerrit Graham

Hank

Dennis Burkley

Man with dog

Dennis Letts

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