Lambada
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1990 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Music, Romance |
| Director | Joel Silberg |
| Runtime | 104 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.4/10 (37 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its story on the contrast between the rigid world of education and the liberating energy of dance, using the lambada as a metaphor for personal freedom. It explores a classic 'inspirational teacher' trope but injects it with an element of social risk and secret identity.
What lingers after viewing is a distinctly late-80s blend of teen drama, dance sequences, and moral dilemma, where rhythmic passion challenges societal norms. It's a time capsule of a specific dance-craze moment. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Joel Silberg
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Watch as a fun, undemanding period piece from the dance-craze era.
🎭 Cast
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
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