Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach (1988)

The old Commandant Lassard, leader of the Police Academy, goes to Florida to receive an award. In the city arrives also the cynic Captain Harris who wants to take Lassard's job. Harris ... See full summary »

Director:

Alan Myerson

Writers:

Neal Israel (characters creator), Pat Proft (characters creator),

Stars:

Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bubba Smith	...	Sgt. Moses Hightower
David Graf	...	Sgt. Eugene Tackleberry
Michael Winslow	...	Sgt. Larvelle Jones
Leslie Easterbrook	...	Lt. Debbie Callahan
Marion Ramsey	...	Sgt. Laverne Hooks
Janet Jones	...	Officer Kate
Lance Kinsey	...	Lt. Proctor
Matt McCoy	...	Sgt. Nick Lassard
G.W. Bailey	...	Captain Thaddeus Harris
George Gaynes	...	Cmndt. Eric Lassard
Rene Auberjonois	...	Tony
George R. Robertson	...	Commissioner Henry J. Hurst
Tab Thacker	...	Officer Thomas 'House' Conklin
Archie Hahn	...	Mouse
James Hampton	...	Mayor of Miami

Storyline

The old Commandant Lassard, leader of the Police Academy, goes to Florida to receive an award. In the city arrives also the cynic Captain Harris who wants to take Lassard's job. Harris wants to place himself in a favourable light in front of the high military hierarchy but, at the airport, Lassard exchanges his bag with another one...

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Plot Keywords:

police | police academy | limbo | miami beach | diamonds | 

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Taglines:

Hold everything! The cadets are dropping in on Miami Beach for an all new adventure.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

Academia de Polícia 5: Missão em Miami

Filming Locations:

Fontainebleau Hilton Resort - 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$19,510,371 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the last time we see Officer "House" Conklin in the series.

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Goofs

At the end, when Proctor kicks the chair to Harris, the rails under the chair are clearly visible.

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Quotes

[Captain Harris, with the word Dork burned into his chest, approaches a bar where Cmndt. Lassard, Chief Hurst, Chief Murdock, and the Mayor of Miami are seated]
Capt. Thaddeus Harris: Oh Mr. Mayor, excuse me sir. I don't mean to insult your city, but the people on this beach are very rude and hostile.
Mayor of Miami: Well, I'm sorry to hear that... Captain Dork!
[the gentlemen at the bar break down in laughter, and Harris finally realizes what has been burned on to his chest]

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Connections

Referenced in Popcorn (1991)

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Soundtracks

"The Ride of the Valkyries"
Composed by Richard Wagner

User Reviews

This Shouldn't ruin the film for you. I've never been good with summaries.

This may not have been THE best of the Police Academy film series, but it also wasn't the worst. As with most comedy film series, old and new elements(and characters) are mixed together to bring you a new chapter to the continuing story. Some of the "gags" may be similar, but unless you're going to sit down and watch all seven of the films back-to-back-to-back-to-back.., you may not notice. The Academy Officers go down to Florida to honor Commodant Eric Lassard (George Gaynes). Eric's nephew joins in as the new male lead, taking over for Steve Guttenberg's 'Carey MaHony' character. Comedy insues along with a chase, or two. It's great when a sequel comes along, and most (if not all) of the original cast shows up, too! In this case, most do! :)