Sidekicks

A dreamer and a champion. An unbeatable team.

1992•1h 41m•

★5.3(190 ratings)

ActionAdventureDrama

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.

Director

Aaron Norris

Writers

Lou Illar, Galen Thompson

Watchlist

Main Cast

Jonathan Brandis

Barry Gabrewski

Chuck Norris

Self

Beau Bridges

Jerry Gabrewski

Mako

Mr. Lee

Julia Nickson

Noreen Chan

Joe Piscopo

Sidekicks

A dreamer and a champion. An unbeatable team.

1992•1h 41m•

★5.3(190 ratings)

ActionAdventureDrama

Overview

Director

Aaron Norris

Writers

Lou Illar, Galen Thompson

Watchlist

Main Cast

Jonathan Brandis

Barry Gabrewski

Chuck Norris

Self

Beau Bridges

Jerry Gabrewski

Mako

Mr. Lee

Julia Nickson

Noreen Chan

Joe Piscopo

Full Crew

Direction

Second Unit Director: Dean Raphael Ferrandini
Second Assistant Director: Mark S. Glick
First Assistant Director: Leo Zisman
Script Supervisor: Caroline Sax
Director: Aaron Norris

Writing

Story: Lou Illar
Screenplay: Lou Illar
Screenplay: Galen Thompson

Production

Associate Producer: Lou Illar
Executive Producer: Linda McIngvale
Casting: Penny Perry
Producer: Don Carmody
Production Manager: Lee R. Mayes
Casting: Annette Benson

Music & Sound

Sound Mixer: Jonathon 'Earl' Stein
Sound Designer: Dan Molina
Sound Editor: Michael P. Cook
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Patrick Cyccone Jr.
Sound Editor: Dan Molina
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Robert Thirlwell

Cinematography

Steadicam Operator: Michael Meinardus
Director of Photography: João Fernandes

Editing

Editor: David Rawlins
Editor: Bernard Weiser

Art Direction

Production Design: Reuben Freed
Construction Coordinator: Chuck Singleton
Set Dresser: Micheal Fisher
Set Dresser: Melanie Edgecombe
Set Decoration: Steven K. Barnett
Set Dresser: Leon Chenier

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Designer: Sally J. Harper
Costume Supervisor: Rona Lamont
Makeup Designer: Bob Harper
Hair Designer: Bob Harper
Costume Designer: Julie Rae Engelsman
Hair Designer: Sally J. Harper

Keywords

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