

Lambada
1990-03-16 · 104 min · ★ 5.5
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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Production details
- 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 HardinSandy Thomas
J. Eddie PeckKevin "Blade" Laird/Carlos Gutierrez
Adolfo QuinonesRamone
Rita Maye BlandLeslie
Ricky Paull GoldinDean
Basil HoffmanSuperintendent Leland
Dennis BurkleyUncle Big
Keene CurtisPrincipal Singleton
Thalmus RasulalaWesley Wilson
Kayla BlakeBookworm
Gina RaveraFunk Queen
J.W. FailsFingers
Eddie GarciaChilli
Debra HopkinsMuriel
Vincent TumeoEricTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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