| Sidekicks | |
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| Directed by | Aaron Norris |
| Written by | Lou Illar Galen Thompson |
| Produced by | Don Carmody |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Joao Fernandes |
| Edited by | David Rawlins Bernard Weiser |
| Music by | Alan Silvestri |
Production companies | Vision PDG Gallery Films |
| Distributed by | Triumph Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $17,180,393 |
Sidekicks is a 1992 American adventure action comedy-drama film directed by Aaron Norris and starring Jonathan Brandis, Mako, Julia Nickson-Soul, Beau Bridges, and Chuck Norris.
The film is about, Barry Gabrewski (Brandis), a troubled asthmatic boy living with his widowed father in Houston, frequently daydreams about being Chuck Norris' sidekick, imagining battles with enemies that resemble his real-life bullies. His favorite teacher, Noreen Chan (Nickson-Soul), often appears in these fantasies, which parody various Chuck Norris films. Barry’s desire to learn martial arts leads him to Mr. Lee (Mako), an elderly Chinese man who creatively helps Barry overcome his asthma and teaches him self-defense. When Mr. Lee enters them in a local karate tournament, Chuck Norris himself joins their team. Despite facing his bullies and a skilled rival, Barry triumphs with Norris' guidance, ultimately finding the strength to overcome his struggles without relying on daydreams.