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 academi... Read allKevin 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, threat... Read allKevin 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.
- Ramone
- (as Shabba Doo)
- Funk Queen
- (as Gina Ravarra)
- Bookworm
- (as Elsie Sniffen)
- Muriel
- (as Debra Spagnoli)
- Collins
- (as a different name)
Featured reviews
it has so many insane scenes that have nothing to do with the rest of the movie, and thrives on intense nostalgia for the culture and fashion that only existed in the early 1990's.
it's such a treat to see such stars as j. eddie peck, adolfo quinones aka shaboom, and jennifer lopez before they became such hot hot stars. Hot.
see this movie. it's like stand and deliver, except with much more dancing and obsession with the year 1990. and it has protractors.
two thumbs up
The storyline, if you can call it that was so terrible. While watching the movie you know it is so mentally abusing to do so, but like a train wreck, can't help but keep your eyes fixated on its amazement.
Definite must see, if you and your friends want to have a great laugh, or if you are just feeling self-destructive.
The movie really catches your attention from the get go but Sandy's crush tends to get a bit annoying especially when Kevin flat out rejects her advances over and over again. You start to feel sorry for the guy. But the dance scenes are the best and who can forget Sandy's sexy daydream. I wouldn't mind riding a motorcycle and a man at the same time! If you loved this movie, you'll love the soundtrack as well. It'll set the night on fire!
* from ****
Did you know
- TriviaThe picture has often been called "the better of the two" of its lambada dance movie rival La lambada, la danse interdite (1990).
- GoofsOn the car scene where Sandy is in the car with Laird, Principal Singleton arrives to chat with the him. As Singleton leaves, Sandy suddenly pops up and speaks with Laird. Singleton acts as if nothing's happening, when it is obvious he would've spot Sandy with Laird.
- SoundtracksSet The Night On Fire
Written by R. Ray Barnes and Tony Coleman
Produced by R. Ray Barnes and Tony Coleman
Performed by Sweet Obsession
Published by Knight Crew Music/Epic/Solar Songs, Inc./Bada Music (BMI)
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Details
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $4,263,112
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,031,181
- Mar 18, 1990
- Gross worldwide
- $4,263,112
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1