Summaries

A bullied teen who fantasizes about being Chuck Norris' sidekick trains in martial arts to fulfill his dreams.

Barry is an asthmatic kid having trouble in life. He lives with his father, a computer programmer, in Texas. Barry is struggling to get by in life, dealing with his rough school life, bullies, as well as his health. Barry's only source of enjoyment is fantasizing that he is with Chuck Norris. Barry becomes sick of getting picked on by the bigger guys, and decides to learn karate, in hopes of one day meeting the great Chuck Norris.—Anonymous

A child battling schizophrenia, asthma, and psychological/physical abuse at school, finds a beacon of hope in the idea of Chuck Norris, because why wouldn't he, it's Chuck fucking Norris. Through the awesome of the one and only Chuck himself, the child finds hope, and thus a reason to live and carry on.

Details

Keywords
  • martial arts
  • karate
  • mentor
  • combat sport
  • teenager
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Sport
Release date Apr 29, 1993
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Houston, Texas, USA
Production companies Vision PDG Gallery Films

Box office

Gross US & Canada $17180393
Opening weekend US & Canada $250003
Gross worldwide $17180393

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 41m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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