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.
Type:
MOVIE
Country:
Genres:
Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
Release:
December 1992
Production:
Vision PDG, Gallery Films, Triumph Films
Cast:
Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Beau Bridges, Mako, Julia Nickson, Joe Piscopo, Danica McKellar, John Buchanan, Richard Moll, Gerrit Graham, Dennis Burkley, Dennis Letts, David Born, Keefe Millard, Samantha Lloyd
Tags:
martial arts, hero, karate, bullying, bully, teenage crush, teenage boy, high school student, martial arts tournament, martial arts training, chinese restaurant, asthmatic, nunchaku, daydreaming, sidekick, gym instructor, action hero, student mentor relationship, parent teacher romance, training-montage, idol, gym class
