Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985)

Director:

Jerry Paris

Writers:

Neal Israel (characters) &
Pat Proft (characters) ...

Release Date:

29 March 1985 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Crime

Tagline:

Watch out! They've got to clean up the worst crime district in the world. But that's no problem. They're the worst police force in the universe.

Plot:

When a new gang moves into town it's up to the screwball police team to stop them.

Plot Keywords:

Police | Police Academy | Gang | Revenge | Sergeant

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Steve Guttenberg	...	Carey Mahoney
Bubba Smith	...	Hightower
David Graf	...	Tackleberry
Michael Winslow	...	Larvell Jones
Bruce Mahler	...	Doug Fackler
Marion Ramsey	...	Laverne Hooks
Colleen Camp	...	Kirkland
Howard Hesseman	...	Pete Lassard
Art Metrano	...	Lt. Mauser
George Gaynes	...	Commandant Lassard
Bobcat Goldthwait	...	Zed
Julie Brown	...	Chloe
Peter Van Norden	...	Vinnie Schtulman
Tim Kazurinsky	...	Merchant
Ed Herlihy	...	Dooley

Runtime:

97 min | UK:87 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

UK:15 (video rating) (1985) | Germany:12 | Iceland:L | Finland:K-11 (DVD rating) | Netherlands:6 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Finland:K-12 | Netherlands:AL | Norway:11 | Norway:12 (1985) | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | Canada:18A | UK:PG (theatrical rating) (cut) | UK:12 (DVD rating) (2004)

Filming Locations:

3rd Street Tunnel, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Ladd Company, The

Trivia:

At the time this movie was in production, original cast member G.W. Bailey was filming Rustlers' Rhapsody (1985) with director Hugh Wilson. However, G.W. was able to attend one day of shooting for this movie, and can be seen briefly as one of the guests in the wedding scene. He is shown from behind, wearing civilian attire, and has his picture taken by the photographer who bumps into Michael Winslow.

Goofs:

Continuity: Officer Jones' hat falls off his head twice when he jumps over the fence.

Quotes:

Capt. Peter 'Pete' Lassard: Come on guys step on it.
[Vinnie's dog steps on Captain Lassard's lap]
Capt. Peter 'Pete' Lassard: Not you Lou.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "High Chaparall: (#3.1)" (2004)

Soundtrack:

My Town

After this sequel, Police Academy dried up what little laughs it already had!

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment was the last film to be remotely funny out of the further Academy films. No wonder almost every single orignal cast member dropped after the 4th film. My favorite character in this film however, and the only being who made it funny, was Bob Goldthwait. He and his raspy voice are hilarious, and make this film worth watching. I saw it on at 1 am once. I guess it's the only time slot the channel figure that no one will be watching. Anyway, it's worthy of a one time viewing, as the first, though they are both rip-offs of the film stripes. But still, see 1 & 2 once, and don't bother with the rest. 2.5/5 stars.

JOHN ULMER