Lambada (film)
| Lambada | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Joel Silberg |
| Produced by | Peter Shepherd (producer) Yoram Globus (uncredited) |
| Written by |
Joel Silberg Sheldon Renan |
| Starring |
J. Eddie Peck Melora Hardin Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones Leticia Vasquez Dennis Burkley Rita Bland Ricky Paull Goldin Kristina Starman Matt Feemster Kayla Blake Keene Curtis Lauren Gale Basil Hofman |
| Music by | Greg DeBelles |
| Cinematography | Roberto D'Ettorre Piazzoli |
| Editing by | Andy Horvitch |
| Studio | Cannon Films |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. (theatrical) MGM (home video) |
| Release dates | March 16, 1990 |
| Running time | 104 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $900.000 |
| Box office | $4,263,112 |
Lambada is a 1990 dramatic movie starring J. Eddie Peck, Melora Hardin, Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones, Ricky Paull Goldin, Dennis Burkley, and Keene Curtis. Lambada was written and directed by Joel Silberg and choreographed by Shabba-Doo.
The film was released simultaneously with rival film The Forbidden Dance; neither was well received, though Lambada was called "the better of the two".[1][2]
Plot
A Beverly Hills school teacher by day, Kevin Laird (J. Eddie Peck), journeys at night to a warehouse in East L.A, where a group of barrio kids gather to dance the lambada.
Using his dazzling dance moves to earn the kids' respect and acceptance, Kevin then teaches them academics in an informal backroom study hall. One of his students, Sandy (Melora Hardin) sees him at the club. The next morning at school while Kevin is teaching, Sandy daydreams that she and Kevin are dancing and he madly kisses her on his motorcycle. It's the best of both worlds, but then Sandy becomes a jealous and lovestruck student and she exposes Kevin's double life, his two worlds collide, threatening his job and reputation.
Cast
- J. Eddie Peck - Kevin Laird/Blade/Carlos Gutierrez
- Melora Hardin - Sandy Thomas
- Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones - Ramone
- Leticia Vasquez - Pink Toes
- Dennis Burkley - Uncle Big
- Rita Bland - Lesley
- Jimmy Locust - Ricochet
- Kayla Blake - Bookworm (as Elsie Sniffen)
- Richard Giorla - Double J
- Debra Hopkins - Muriel (as Debra Spagnoli)
- Eddie Garcia - Chili
- Kristina Starman - Linda Laird
- Keene Curtis - Principal Singleton
- Gigi Hunter - Dancer in Classroom
- Basil Hofman - Supt. Leland
- Bonita Money - Lead Dancer
- Ricky Paull Goldin - Dean
- Eric Taslitz - Egghead
- Michael Phenicie - Collins (as Michael Gates)
- Geldie Burns - Monica
- Thalmus Rasulala - Wesley Wilson
- Gina Ravarra - Funk Queen
- Edgar Godineaux Jr. - Tidal Wave
- J. W. Falls - Fingers
- Olivia Villa Real - Maria
- Vincent Tumeo - Eric
- Sheila Roehm - Miss Taylor
- Tony Burrer - Clay
- Deborah Chesher - Miss Farnsworth
- William Marquez - Trevino
- Jennifer Mann - Party Girl
- Steve Cuevas - Football Player at Math Quiz
- Lauren Gale - Librarian
- Geno Hart - José # 1
- Dash Hart - José # 2
- Tom Reda - Freeman
- Barry Bernal - Homeboy # 1
- Tony Cordell - Homeboy # 2
- Ricki Malinwanag - Homeboy # 3
- Matt Feemster - Rudy Laird
- Smith Wordes - Twinkie
- Dina Kay Bunn - Rapper
Release and reception
Lambada opened on March 16, 1990, at #8 and earned $2,031,181 to 1117 theaters.[3] It quickly fell from the box office with a scant of $4,263,112. It received mixed reviews, and currently holds a 47% on Rotten Tomatoes.[4] [5] [6]
Home Video
Lambada was release on DVD on Apr 15, 2003.
Soundtrack
- Set Night On Fire - Sweet Obsession
- This Moment In Time - Absolute
- Perfect - Dina D!
- Tease Me, Please Me - Tony Terry
- Lambada Dancing - Kathy Sledge
- Gotta Lambada - Absolute
- I Like The Rhythm - Carrie Lucas(Sandy's Fantasy Theme)
- Rock Lambada - Johnny Thomas Jr.
- Wes Groove - Billy Wolfer
- Sata - Brenda K. Starr
- Give It Up - Judette Warren
- Songs not included on the album
- I Can't Live Without My Rock N' Roll - Micki Free
- When We Make Love - Belva Haney
- Computer Dance - Greg DeBelles
- Heat Of The Night - Soul II Soul
References
- ↑ Kempley, Rita (1990-03-17). "‘Lambada’ (PG-13) and ‘The Forbidden Dance’ (PG-13)". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2007-04-08.
- ↑ Pareles, Jon (1990-03-18). "And Now on the Screen: Lambada!". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-04-08.
- ↑ "WEEKEND BOX OFFICE : 'Red October' Doing Fine in March". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ↑ "MOVIE REVIEWS : Lambada Craze Spawns 2 Amusing Quickies". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- ↑ "Review/Film;And Now on the Screen: Lambada!". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- ↑ "Lambada". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
External links
- Official website at MGM.com
- Lambada at the Internet Movie Database
- Learn The New Lambada