The Underachievers
They're in a class by themselves. That's where they belong.
1988 | 86m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Jackie Kong |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jun 01, 1988 |
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| Director: | Jackie Kong |
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| Genres: | Comedy |
| Keywords | woman director |
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| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 30, 2026 Entered: Apr 26, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 Bronsky |
| Drew Godderis | Lotto Announcer |
| Roslyn Kind | Mrs Rasseli |
| Judd Omen | Corbin |
| John Hazelwood | Elmer |
| Name | Job |
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| Jackie Kong | Director |
| Name | Title |
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| Lawrence Kasanoff | Executive Producer |
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