The Forbidden Dance(1990)
LAMBADA...If it got any hotter, it wouldn't be dancing!
The Forbidden Dance Synopsis
A princess in the Amazon rain forests tries to fight a conglomerate threatening the forests by going to Los Angeles. There she links up with a rich kid who tells her that she must get on television to succeed with her mission. Quick as a wink, the two come up with the idea of winning a lambada dance contest.
The Forbidden Dance (1990) is a romance and drama film directed by Greydon Clark, released on March 16, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Laura Harring, Jeff James, Ángela Moya and Sid Haig. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 104 ratings.
- Director:
- Greydon Clark
- Writers:
- Menahem Golan, Roy Langsdon, John Platt
- Producers:
- Richard L. Albert, Marc S. Fischer, Menahem Golan
- Cinematographer:
- R. Michael Stringer
- Production:
- 21st Century Film Corporation, Columbia Pictures, Sawmill Entertainment Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Forbidden Dance (1990) Trailer
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The Forbidden Dance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laura Harring
as Nisa
- Jeff James
Jeff James
as Jason Anderson
- Ángela Moya
Ángela Moya
as Carmen
Sid Haig
as Joa
Barbra Brighton
as Ashley Wells
Richard Lynch
as Benjamin Maxwell
Pilar Del Rey
as Queen
- Ruben Moreno
Ruben Moreno
as King
Shannon Farnon
as Katherine Anderson
- Linden Chiles
Linden Chiles
as Bradley Anderson
Connie Woods
as Trish
Kenny Johnson
as Dave
Key crew
Directed by Greydon Clark, written by Menahem Golan, Roy Langsdon and John Platt, produced by Richard L. Albert, Marc S. Fischer and Menahem Golan.
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The Forbidden Dance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 104 ratings.
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The Forbidden Dance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Forbidden Dance online?
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The Forbidden Dance (1990) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Forbidden Dance?
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The main cast of The Forbidden Dance (1990) includes Laura Harring, Jeff James, Ángela Moya, Sid Haig and Barbra Brighton. The film was directed by Greydon Clark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Forbidden Dance released?
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The Forbidden Dance was released on March 16, 1990 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Forbidden Dance worth watching?
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The Forbidden Dance (1990) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 104 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Forbidden Dance?
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