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 ...
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Title: Lambada (1990)
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Cast
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| J. Eddie Peck | ... | Kevin 'Blade' Laird | |
| Melora Hardin | ... | Sandy Thomas | |
| Adolfo Quinones | ... | Ramone (as Shabba Doo) | |
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Leticia Vasquez | ... | Pink Toes |
| Dennis Burkley | ... | Uncle Big | |
| Rita Bland | ... | Lesley | |
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Jimmy Locust | ... | Ricochet |
| Gina Ravera | ... | Funk Queen (as Gina Ravarra) | |
| Matt Feemster | ... | Rudy Laird | |
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Kristina Starman | ... | Linda Laird |
| Basil Hoffman | ... | Supt. Leland | |
| Kayla Blake | ... | Bookworm (as Elsie Sniffen) | |
| Ricky Paull Goldin | ... | Dean | |
| Debra Hopkins | ... | Muriel (as Debra Spagnoli) | |
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Rick Mali | ... | Gang member |
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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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Written by Ricky Smith and Tanya Carmenatti
Performed by Absolut
Produced by Freeze
Published by Blueberry Slush/Portrait/Solar Songs, Inc./Canpic Music (ASCAP)
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On the car scene where Sandy is in the car with Laird, Principal Singleton arrives to chat with the him. As Singleton leaves, Sandy suddenly pops up and speaks with Laird. Singleton acts as if nothing's happening, when it is obvious he would've spot Sandy with Laird. See more »Soundtracks
Gotta LambadaWritten by Ricky Smith and Tanya Carmenatti
Performed by Absolut
Produced by Freeze
Published by Blueberry Slush/Portrait/Solar Songs, Inc./Canpic Music (ASCAP)
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16 March 1990 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$2,031,181, 18 March 1990Gross USA:
$4,263,112Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$4,263,112Company Credits
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Im in mixed minds. When I was 16 (Im now 37!) I adored this film, mainly for the dancing by unknown dancers. They weren't famous yet they were brilliant. Also the whole Latina/Latino thing which Im slightly obsessed with, Hispanic culture hasn't come to the UK so it all seems exotic to me. Now I watch it, and Im more critical... the kids seem way too old - younger people should have been cast. The story line isn't great, nor the script writing. Its sad that as we mature we're naturally so critical of everything instead of enjoying it. Id like to see this remade but with a sharper script, better actors but still the same sort of dancing, I'd love to know who taught them.