Lambada (I) (1990)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Joel Silberg

Writers:

Joel Silberg (story), Sheldon Renan (screenplay),

Stars:

J. Eddie Peck, Melora Hardin, Adolfo Quinones

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
J. Eddie Peck	...	Kevin 'Blade' Laird
Melora Hardin	...	Sandy Thomas
Adolfo Quinones	...	Ramone (as Shabba Doo)
Leticia Vasquez	...	Pink Toes
Dennis Burkley	...	Uncle Big
Rita Bland	...	Lesley
Jimmy Locust	...	Ricochet
Gina Ravera	...	Funk Queen (as Gina Ravarra)
Matt Feemster	...	Rudy Laird
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	...	Gang member

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

dance | lambada | independent film

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Taglines:

Set The Night On Fire

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Official Sites:

MGM

Country:

USA

Language:

English Italian

Release Date:

16 March 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Il ballo proibito

Box Office

Gross:

$4,263,112 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cannon Films, Film and Television Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Alphacine)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in I Love the '90s: 1990 (2004)

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Soundtracks

"I Like The Rhythm"
Written and Performed by Carrie Lucas
Produced by R. Ray Barnes and Tony Coleman
Co-produced by Carrie Lucas
Published by Portrait/Solar Songs, Inc./Canpic Music (ASCAP)

User Reviews

very good

i would like to know the title of the songs please its very important for me. i could not find them any where and i told a lot of people to tell me but nothing .they could not find them. the film is perfect and is touchy,anyone who sad that its not good he is lying.the only thing is that i was expecting another ending.please help me to find the titles of the songs because i need them and i will really appreciate if any of you would send me the titles.any who can tell me can write a message and i will see it . thanks to whose who r interested and willing to help me . thanks this is Stephanie from Malta and all the maltese say hello to u