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Lambada (I) (1990)

PG_13 104 min  -  Drama  -   16 March 1990 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Joel Silberg

Writers:

Joel Silberg (story), Sheldon Renan (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

J. Eddie Peck, Melora Hardin and Adolfo Quinones
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
J. Eddie Peck ...
Kevin 'Blade' Laird
Melora Hardin ...
Sandy Thomas
Adolfo Quinones ...
Ramone (as Shabba Doo)
Leticia Vasquez Leticia Vasquez ...
Pink Toes
Dennis Burkley Dennis Burkley ...
Uncle Big
Rita Bland Rita Bland ...
Lesley
Jimmy Locust Jimmy Locust ...
Ricochet
Gina Ravera ...
Funk Queen (as Gina Ravarra)
Matt Feemster Matt Feemster ...
Rudy Laird
Kristina Starman Kristina Starman ...
Linda Laird
Basil Hoffman ...
Supt. Leland
Kayla Blake ...
Bookworm (as Elsie Sniffen)
Ricky Paull Goldin ...
Dean
Debra Hopkins ...
Muriel (as Debra Spagnoli)
Rick Mali Rick Mali ...
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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. Written by Carolyne  

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Plot Keywords:

Dance | Lambada | Independent Film

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Set The Night On Fire

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Italian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Il ballo proibito See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$4,263,112 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Cannon Films, Film and Television Corporation See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Alphacine)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Soundtracks

"Give It Up"
Written by Dennis Nelson and Tanya Carmenatti
Produced by Dennis Nelson and Tanya Carmenatti
Performed by Judette Warren
Published by Bama Sweet Music Publishing/Epic/Solar Songs, Inc./Bada Music (BMI) See more »