The Underachievers
3.9
“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.
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Cast
31 people
Edward Albert
Danny Warren
Known for
Power Rangers
Galaxy of Terror
Barbara Carrera
Katherine
Known for
Never Say Never Again
Lone Wolf McQuade
Tikki Goldberg
Jackie Kong
Michael Pataki
Murphy
Known for
Rocky IV
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Tony Rosato
Known for
The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario World
Lawrence Kasanoff
Known for
Foodfight!
Vic Tayback
Coach
Known for
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Alice
Gary Scott Thompson
Mark Blankfield
Kline
Known for
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Dracula: Dead and Loving It
Jimmy Maslon
James Van Patten
Todd (as Jimmy Van Patten)
Known for
Saw IV
Inconceivable
Jackie Kong Director
United States release June 1, 1988 · Produced in United States · Languages English, Spanish
Production
Lightning Pictures
Production
PMS Filmworks
Production
United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Spanish
Release dates
United States · June 1, 1988
Theatrical
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