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The Underachievers

The Underachievers

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 1, 1988

Runtime

1h 26m

Genres

Comedy

User Score

48%

Original Title

The Underachievers

Director

Jackie Kong

Description

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.