The Underachievers (1988)
They're in a class by themselves. That's where they belong.
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.
- Date of release
- 1988-06-01
- TMDB
- 4.8 / 10 (6)
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Genres
- Comedy
- Director
- Jackie Kong
Casting
- Edward Albert — Danny Warren
- Barbara Carrera — Katherine
- Michael Pataki — Murphy
- Vic Tayback — Coach
- Mark Blankfield — Kline
- James Van Patten — Todd (as Jimmy Van Patten)
- Susan Tyrrell — Mrs. Grant
- Garrett Morris — Dummont
- Fox Harris — Margrave
- Monte Landis — Carruthers
- Burton Gilliam — Red
- Jewel Shepard — Sci-Fi Teacher
Interesting facts
The Underachievers is a 1987 American comedy film directed by Jackie Kong.
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