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Cast
Melora Hardin
as Sandy Thomas
J. Eddie Peck
as Kevin "Blade" Laird/Carlos Gutierrez
Leticia Vasquez
as Pink Toes
Adolfo Quinones
as Ramone
Rita Maye Bland
as Leslie
Ricky Paull Goldin
as Dean
Basil Hoffman
as Superintendent Leland
Dennis Burkley
as Uncle Big
Keene Curtis
as Principal Singleton
Thalmus Rasulala
as Wesley Wilson
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1990
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresDrama, Music, Romance
Votes39
DirectorJoel Silberg
WritersJoel Silberg, Sheldon Renan
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLambada
About 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.
Directed by Joel Silberg, Lambada leans on a strong ensemble — Melora Hardin, J. Eddie Peck, Leticia Vasquez — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1990.
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