

The Underachievers
1988 · Movie · 1h 26m
Comedy
"They're in a class by themselves. That's where they belong."
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.
Ratings
IMDb
3.9/10
Key crew
- Jackie KongDirector
Cast
- Edward AlbertDanny Warren
- Barbara CarreraKatherine
- Michael PatakiMurphy
- Vic TaybackCoach
- Mark BlankfieldKline
- James Van PattenTodd (as Jimmy Van Patten)
- Susan TyrrellMrs. Grant
- Garrett MorrisDummont
- Fox HarrisMargrave
- Monte LandisCarruthers
- Burton GilliamRed
- Jewel ShepardSci-Fi Teacher
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