Grease 2 (1982)

An English student at a 1960s American high school has to 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), there's a new kid in Rydell High: the straight-laced English student and Sandy's cousin, Michael. As Stephanie, the foxy blonde leader of the Pink Ladies, decides to break up with Johnny, the rebellious head of the T-Birds gang, before long, she will start taking an interest in him; however, Stephanie still wants her men dangerous. Now, to make an impression and win the girl's heart, 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 | school | 

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Taglines:

Grease is still the word!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Musical | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michelle Pfeiffer was a wild card choice, but according to Patricia Birch, she won the part because she "has a quirky quality you don't expect."

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Goofs

When Michael reveals his face at the luau by removing his helmet, his hair is ruffled. In the next shot, his hair is perfect.

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Quotes

Girl Goosed in class: May I speak to you, Mrs. McGee?
Principal McGee: Yes, dear. What about?
Girl Goosed in class: I'm a little worried... I've missed my last two periods.
Principal McGee: That's all right, dear, you can make them up after school.
[Realizes after the girl left what kind of 'periods' she meant, stares in horror]
Goose McKenzie: [singing] Where does the pollen go?

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Alternate Versions

The deleted scene had Tom Anderson and Michael Carrington talking together. This scene took place before the Score Tonight bowling scene.

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Connections

Referenced in The Cinema Snob: High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2019)

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Soundtracks

Our Day Will Come
By Bob Hilliard and Mort Garson
Performed by Ruby & The Romantics (as Ruby and The Romantics)
Courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.

User Reviews

A Terrible Sequel to One of the Best Musicals Ever Made.

"Grease 2" is a terrible film that did nothing for me. The classic 1978 film was brillaint but this one was terrible. Michelle Pfeiffer did a good performance, but that was probably the only good thing about the film. All in all, this is not a very good film and I don't recommend it. I give this film a 6 out of 10.

P.S. Don't waste your'e money on renting it.