Grease 2 (1982)

A British student at a 1960s American high school must prove himself to the leader of a girls' gang whose members can only date greasers.

Director:

Patricia Birch

Writers:

Ken Finkleman, Jim Jacobs (characters)

Stars:

Michelle Pfeiffer, Maxwell Caulfield, Lorna Luft

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Maxwell Caulfield	...	Michael
Michelle Pfeiffer	...	Stephanie
Lorna Luft	...	Paulette
Maureen Teefy	...	Sharon
Alison Price	...	Rhonda
Pamela Adlon	...	Dolores (as Pamela Segall)
Adrian Zmed	...	Nogerelli
Peter Frechette	...	DiMucci
Christopher McDonald	...	Goose
Leif Green	...	Davey
Didi Conn	...	Frenchy
Eve Arden	...	Miss McGee
Sid Caesar	...	Coach Calhoun
Dody Goodman	...	Blanche
Tab Hunter	...	Mr. Stuart

Storyline

Two years after the life-altering events in Grease (1978), Sandy's cousin Michael, a straight-laced English student, is the new guy at Rydell High. Stephanie, the Pink Ladies' foxy blonde leader, is about to break up with Johnny, the T-Birds' leader, but she still likes her men dangerous, even as Michael starts to attract her attention. Now Michael needs to up his game: learn how to ride a motorcycle and transform himself into Stephanie's hot leather-clad fantasy. Is he up to the task?

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Plot Keywords:

diner | year 1961 | title directed by female | f rated | cult film | 

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Taglines:

The Music and Feeling go on Forever

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Musical | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

One of the first movie musical sequels since the Broadway Melody series of the 1920s, '30s and '40s.

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Goofs

During the luau people appear and disappear on the boat.

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Quotes

Stephanie Zinone: You know all this deep junk and everything. You must think I am some kinda dummy, right?
Michael Carrington: Actually, I think you're kinda terrific.

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Alternate Versions

Many network TV versions completely cut the song "Reproduction."

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Connections

Featured in Sneak Previews: Hanky Panky/Annie/Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan/Grease 2 (1982)

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Soundtracks

Girl for All Seasons
Music and Lyrics by Dominic Bugatti and Frank Musker
Horn arrangements by Andy Huson
Performed by Lorna Luft, Michelle Pfeiffer, Alison Price and Maureen Teefy

User Reviews

Very enjoyable and funny

I dont understand why this movie is being slammed so much. The first Grease is a classic and its always impossible to follow a classic with an equal sequel. I happened to enjoy this sequel better than the original. I thought it was funnier and I enjoyed the music in this movie better than the first. Especially the "Reproduction"scene...you can't watch that and not agree that that is one funny part of the movie. I also thought Maxwell Caulfield was GORGEOUS as Michael. I overall give this movie 7/10.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 June 1982 (USA)

Also Known As:

Son of Grease

Filming Locations:

The Pink Motel & Cadillac Jack's Diner, 9457 San Fernando Road, Sun Valley, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$13,200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,645,411, 13 June 1982

Gross USA:

$15,171,476

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$15,171,476

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby (35 mm prints) 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1