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The Forbidden Dance
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The Forbidden Dance

1990-03-16 · 97 min · ★ 6.1

Romance · Drama

A princess in the Amazon rain forests tries to fight a conglomerate threatening the forests by going to Los Angeles. There she links up with a rich kid who tells her that she must get on television to succeed with her mission. Quick as a wink, the two come up with the idea of winning a lambada dance contest.

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Directors
Greydon Clark
Production companies
21st Century Film Corporation, Columbia Pictures, Sawmill Entertainment Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Laura HarringLaura HarringNisa
Jeff JamesJason Anderson
Ángela MoyaCarmen
Sid HaigSid HaigJoa
Barbra BrightonBarbra BrightonAshley Wells
Richard LynchRichard LynchBenjamin Maxwell
Pilar Del ReyPilar Del ReyQueen
Ruben MorenoKing
Shannon FarnonShannon FarnonKatherine Anderson
Linden ChilesBradley Anderson
Connie WoodsConnie WoodsTrish
Kenny JohnsonKenny JohnsonDave
Sabrina ManceCami
Charles MeshackEddie
Miranda GarrisonMiranda GarrisonMickey
Steven WilliamsSteven WilliamsWeed
Adriana KaegiCoconut
Kid CreoleKid CreoleKid Creole
Remy O'NeillRemy O'NeillRobin
Tom AlexanderKurt

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