Lambada
“Go all the way!”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Tony Burrer
Clay
Debra Hopkins
Muriel
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Silberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Silberg, Sheldon Renan
- Original Score
- Greg De Belles
- Original Title
- Lambada
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.3M
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Film and Television Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Silberg
Joel Silberg, Sheldon Renan
Greg De Belles
Roberto D'Ettorre Piazzoli
Andy Horvitch
Peter Shepherd, Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Silberg
Director
Andy Horvitch
Editor
Greg De Belles
Original Music Composer
Peter Shepherd
Producer
Joel Silberg
Screenplay
Sheldon Renan
Screenplay
Roberto D'Ettorre Piazzoli
Director of Photography
Charles Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
Yoram Globus
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lambada
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lambada about?
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.
Who directed Lambada?
Lambada was directed by Joel Silberg.
Who stars in Lambada?
The principal cast of Lambada includes Melora Hardin, J. Eddie Peck, Leticia Vasquez, Adolfo Quinones, Rita Maye Bland.
When was Lambada released and how long is it?
Lambada was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Lambada make at the box office?
Lambada grossed $4.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Lambada?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lambada was composed by Greg De Belles.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lambada?
Lambada holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).