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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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