The Underachievers (1988)

4.8/10 86 min 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.

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 Bronsky

Roslyn Kind

Mrs Rasseli

Judd Omen

Corbin

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