The Underachievers
The Underachievers

Movie·1988·1h 26m

The Underachievers

They're in a class by themselves. That's where they belong.

Directed By

Jackie Kong

Language

Spanish

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The Story

Danny Warren is a former minor-league shortstop that becomes a narc to uncover drug dealing in this situation comedy. Investigating at a high-school adult-education class, he falls for the tempting teacher. He joins a colorful group of characters that includes ex-cons, illegal aliens, and brain-dead baby boomers that cause more trouble than their younger counterparts. Swimming classes and wine tastings serve as background for a series of comic catastrophes.

Producer

Lawrence Kasanoff

Themes

woman director

Audience Score

48%

6 votes

Skip18%
Timepass43%
Go for it29%
Perfection10%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Edward Albert

Edward Albert

Danny Warren

Barbara Carrera

Barbara Carrera

Katherine

Michael Pataki

Michael Pataki

Murphy

Vic Tayback

Vic Tayback

Coach

Mark Blankfield

Mark Blankfield

Kline

James Van Patten

James Van Patten

Todd (as Jimmy Van Patten)

Susan Tyrrell

Susan Tyrrell

Mrs. Grant

Garrett Morris

Garrett Morris

Dummont

Fox Harris

Fox Harris

Margrave

Monte Landis

Monte Landis

Carruthers

Burton Gilliam

Burton Gilliam

Red

Jewel Shepard

Jewel Shepard

Sci-Fi Teacher

Rick Burks

Rick Burks

Thug 1

Carl Crew

Thug 2

Burt Ward

Burt Ward

Bowmont

Francine York

Francine York

June Patterson

Becky LeBeau

Becky LeBeau

Ginger Bronsky

Drew Godderis

Lotto Announcer

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Crew

Jackie Kong

Jackie Kong

Director

Lawrence Kasanoff

Lawrence Kasanoff

Executive Producer

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