The Underachievers
They're in a class by themselves. That's where they belong.
1988 · 1h 26m · R
Comedy
Directed by
Jackie Kong
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.
Director and cast
- Jackie Kong Director
- Edward Albert as Danny Warren
- Barbara Carrera as Katherine
- Michael Pataki as Murphy
- Vic Tayback as Coach
- Mark Blankfield as Kline
- James Van Patten as Todd (as Jimmy Van Patten)
- Susan Tyrrell as Mrs. Grant
- Garrett Morris as Dummont
- Fox Harris as Margrave
- Monte Landis as Carruthers
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