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Lambada

1990-03-16 · 104 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Music · Romance

Kevin Laird is a Beverly Hills school teacher by day and a mystery man by night. Using his lambada dance moves to first earn the kid's respect and acceptance, Kevin then teaches them academics. But when a jealous student exposes Kevin's double life, his two worlds collide, threatening his job and reputation.

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Directors
Joel Silberg
Production companies
The Cannon Group, Film and Television Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 4,263,112

Top Cast

Melora HardinMelora HardinSandy Thomas
J. Eddie PeckJ. Eddie PeckKevin "Blade" Laird/Carlos Gutierrez
Leticia VasquezPink Toes
Adolfo QuinonesAdolfo QuinonesRamone
Rita Maye BlandRita Maye BlandLeslie
Ricky Paull GoldinRicky Paull GoldinDean
Basil HoffmanBasil HoffmanSuperintendent Leland
Dennis BurkleyDennis BurkleyUncle Big
Keene CurtisKeene CurtisPrincipal Singleton
Thalmus RasulalaThalmus RasulalaWesley Wilson
Jimmy LocustRicochet
Edgar GodineauxTidal Wave
Kayla BlakeKayla BlakeBookworm
Gina RaveraGina RaveraFunk Queen
J.W. FailsJ.W. FailsFingers
Eddie GarciaEddie GarciaChilli
Tony BurrerClay
Debra HopkinsDebra HopkinsMuriel
Vincent TumeoVincent TumeoEric
Eric TaslitzEgghead

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