The Underachievers
They're in a class by themselves. That's where they belong.
4.8
6 votes
1988
1h 26m
Comedy
Overview
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.
Directed by Jackie Kong
Top cast
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
Rick Burks
Thug 1
Carl Crew
Thug 2
Burt Ward
Bowmont
Francine York
June Patterson
Becky LeBeau
Ginger BronskyD
Drew Godderis
Lotto Announcer
Roslyn Kind
Mrs Rasseli
Judd Omen
CorbinDetails
Status
Released
Release date
June 1, 1988
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
Spanish
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