
Volcano(1942)
Superman comes to the rescue when a volcano erupts.


Josh Dallas
James / Captain Strong

Emily Bett Rickards
Emma / The Princess

Tom Cavanagh
Darkman

Christian Michael Cooper
Billy / Shockwave

Kyra Zagorsky
Dr. Wellstead
Sidekick is a drama, action, family, fantasy film released in 2016 exploring themes of masked superhero, short film. Directed by Jeff Cassidy, it stars Josh Dallas, Emily Bett Rickards, Tom Cavanagh. A struggling father uses a bedtime story to impart an important life lesson to his son.
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