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The Forbidden Dance

121h 37m1990Greydon Clark
IMDb: 3.9/10Rotten: 25%
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"LAMBADA...If it got any hotter, it wouldn't be dancing!"

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.

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PrincessDancingEvil CorporationLos Angeles, CaliforniaBrazilian MusicDance ContestJungle GirlLambadaProtest Movement

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What is The Forbidden Dance (1990) about?

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.

Who stars in The Forbidden Dance?

The Forbidden Dance stars Laura Harring (Nisa), Jeff James (Jason Anderson), Ángela Moya (Carmen), Sid Haig (Joa), Barbra Brighton (Ashley Wells). The film was directed by Greydon Clark.

How long is The Forbidden Dance?

The Forbidden Dance has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated 12.

Is The Forbidden Dance worth watching?

The Forbidden Dance holds an IMDb rating of 3.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 25. Fans of Romance, Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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