Film

Lambada

1990 · 1h 44m · Drama · Music · Romance

Go all the way!

IMDb

3.5

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.

Melora Hardin

Sandy Thomas

J. Eddie Peck

Kevin "Blade" Laird/Carlos Gutierrez

Leticia Vasquez

Pink Toes

Adolfo Quinones

Ramone

Rita Maye Bland

Leslie

Ricky Paull Goldin

Dean

Basil Hoffman

Superintendent Leland

Dennis Burkley

Uncle Big

Keene Curtis

Principal Singleton

Thalmus Rasulala

Wesley Wilson

Jimmy Locust

Ricochet

Edgar Godineaux

Tidal Wave

Kayla Blake

Bookworm

Gina Ravera

Funk Queen

J.W. Fails

Fingers

Eddie Garcia

Chilli

• Joel SilbergDirector · Story · Screenplay
• Sheldon RenanScreenplay
• Peter ShepherdProducer
• Yoram GlobusProducer
• Roberto D'Ettorre PiazzoliDirector of Photography
• Greg De BellesOriginal Music Composer
• Andy HorvitchEditor

Release date

March 16, 1990

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 44m

Rated

PG-13

Revenue

$4,263,112

Genres

Drama, Music, Romance

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