Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985)

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

Directors:

Jerry Paris, James Signorelli (uncredited)

Writers:

Neal Israel (characters created by), Pat Proft (characters created by)

Stars:

Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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 (as Bob Goldthwait)
Julie Brown	...	Chloe
Peter Van Norden	...	Vinnie Schtulman
Tim Kazurinsky	...	Merchant
Ed Herlihy	...	Dooley

Storyline

Having earned their shiny new badges after graduating from the prestigious Police Academy (1984) of Commandant Eric Lassard, Officer Carey Mahoney, along with five other top graduates, find themselves transferred to the worst precinct in the city, run by Eric's brother, Captain Pete Lassard. As the town holds a record for crime rates, mainly because of the "Scullions", the mean local gang of the unhinged crime boss, Zed, the inexperienced recruits have a lot on their plate, while in the meantime, power-hungry Lieutenant Mauser is dreaming of making a name for himself. Now, only Mahoney and a coordinated undercover mission can thwart Mauser's plans. But, can the world's most eccentric police officers save the day?

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Plot Keywords:

public nudity | cleavage | voyeur | police academy | blonde | 

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Taglines:

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.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Mahoney meets some of Zed's gang members while undercover, a Russian vulgarity is written among the graffiti on a phone booth. This was an inside joke, as producer Paul Maslansky is of Russian descent.

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Goofs

After Tackleberry tells Mahoney that he is in love with Kathleen Kirkland, he asks him to "keep this 10-35", obviously meaning to keep it a secret. 10-35 is the radio code for backup, while 10-36 is the code for confidential information.

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Quotes

Sgt. Vinnie: Hey, would it be OK if I eat real quick?
Mahoney: Yeah, go ahead, go ahead.
Sgt. Vinnie: Aw, thanks. Y'know, next to lunch and dinner, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

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Alternate Versions

A scene with Mahoney (Steve Guttenberg) and Schtulman (Peter Van Norden) chasing muggers in a park with the aid of Schtulman's dog.

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Connections

Referenced in Modern Family: Open House of Horrors (2012)

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Soundtracks

Dirty Work
Performed by Tony Warren
Written by Gary Goetzman & Mike Piccirillo
Produced by Tena Clark (as Tena R. Clark)

User Reviews

Their First Assignment, Give Us Plenty of Laughs

After the Police Academy surviving the graduating class that these most unusual police cadets are in, the whole group is assigned by special request of Howard Hessemann brother of Academy Commandant George Gaynes to his precinct which has seen an outbreak of gang violence. Hessemann is looking for some new and idealistic recruits to help him out. Instead he gets these goofballs.

If Steve Guttenberg learned Courtesy, Professionalism, and Respect at the Academy it's all forgotten by him and his fellow graduates. They also get involved in departmental politics as second in command Art Metrano at the precinct wants this crew to foul up. And they do everything they can to oblige him.

Police Academy movies are a guilty pleasure of mine. They can be described as gross, vapid, stupid, puerile, and funny as all hell.

I'm so glad they wrote in George Gaynes into this film showing his graduates and how well they do in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment. There is something downright lovable about the clueless Captain Lessard whom he plays. And Art Metrano is the kind of villain you just love to hate and you just love seeing how Guttenberg and the rest get back at him in their own little ways.

The regulars are all there, Bubba Smith with that 6'7" inch frame of his, showing that size does indeed matter, Michael Winslow and that uncanny ability of sound effects, David Graf as Tackleberry who finds true love in this one with Colleen Camp. My favorite however is Marion Ramsey, little Officer Hooks with the squeaky voice. You can't help but love her.

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment may be the funniest of the series. Watch it and see if you agree.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 March 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

Police Academy II

Filming Locations:

Old Zoo, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,600,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,675,896, 31 March 1985

Gross USA:

$55,600,000

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$55,600,000

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., The Ladd Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1