The Forbidden Dance
“LAMBADA...If it got any hotter, it wouldn't be dancing!”
Synopsis
A princess in the Amazon rain forests tries to fight a conglomerate threatening the forests by going to Los Angeles. There she links up with a rich kid who tells her that she must get on television to succeed with her mission. Quick as a wink, the two come up with the idea of winning a lambada dance contest.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Forbidden Dance Is Lambada Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-08
Top Cast
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Laura Harring
Nisa
Jeff James
Jason Anderson
Ángela Moya
Carmen
Sid Haig
Joa
Barbra Brighton
Ashley Wells
Richard Lynch
Benjamin Maxwell
Pilar Del Rey
Queen
Ruben Moreno
King
Shannon Farnon
Katherine Anderson
Linden Chiles
Bradley Anderson
Connie Woods
Trish
Kenny Johnson
Dave
Sabrina Mance
Cami
Charles Meshack
Eddie
Miranda Garrison
Mickey
Steven Williams
Weed
Adriana Kaegi
Coconut
Kid Creole
Kid Creole
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greydon Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Langsdon, John Platt
- Original Score
- Vladimir Horunzhy
- Original Title
- The Forbidden Dance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- 21st Century Film Corporation, Columbia Pictures, Sawmill Entertainment Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greydon Clark
Roy Langsdon, John Platt, Menahem Golan
Vladimir Horunzhy
R. Michael Stringer
Earl Watson, Robert Edwards
Richard L. Albert, Marc S. Fischer, Ami Artzi, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Greydon Clark
Director
Richard L. Albert
Producer
Marc S. Fischer
Producer
R. Michael Stringer
Director of Photography
Earl Watson
Editor
Robert Edwards
Editor
Don Day
Production Design
Susan L. Bertram
Costume Design
Menahem Golan
Producer
Roy Langsdon
Screenplay
John Platt
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forbidden Dance
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What is The Forbidden Dance about?
A princess in the Amazon rain forests tries to fight a conglomerate threatening the forests by going to Los Angeles. There she links up with a rich kid who tells her that she must get on television to succeed with her mission. Quick as a wink, the two come up with the idea of winning a lambada dance contest.
Who directed The Forbidden Dance?
The Forbidden Dance was directed by Greydon Clark.
Who stars in The Forbidden Dance?
The principal cast of The Forbidden Dance includes Laura Harring, Jeff James, Ángela Moya, Sid Haig, Barbra Brighton.
When was The Forbidden Dance released and how long is it?
The Forbidden Dance was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Forbidden Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forbidden Dance was composed by Vladimir Horunzhy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Forbidden Dance?
The Forbidden Dance holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).