The Underachievers

    The Underachievers
    1988

    Synopsis

    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.

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    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

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