Sidekicks (1992 film)

Sidekicks is a 1992 action film starring Jonathan Brandis and Chuck Norris.

Barry wants to be taught martial arts, but is turned down by the arrogant dojo owner Kelly Stone Piscopo for being too weak. Instead, he is taken on as a student by an old Chinese man called Mr. Lee Mako, the sly uncle of his teacher. Mr. Lee teaches Barry to defend himself from the bullies and treats his asthma, increasing Barrys endurance. Barry later enters a tournament with Mr. Lee and Ms. Chan and finally sees his dreams fulfilled, after being told a team must have four members, when Chuck Norris, originally only a guest at the tournament but persuaded by Lee to aid one of his most ardent fans, joins them as a team member.This movie was filmed primarily in Houston, TX. It was the brain child of well known furniture outlet owner in partnership with Chuck Norris and his Kick Drugs out of Schools campaign, Jim Mattress Mac McIngvale, produced and investedmillion dollars on this movie. It is believed his relationship with Chuck Norris, who starred in many commercials with Mac came to him with the idea of creating this film. In McIngvales book, Always Think Big, he states going into film and producing was extremely hard work.citation needed ........

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