Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987)

The misfit Police Academy (1984) graduates now are assigned to train a group of civilian volunteers to fight crime once again plaguing the streets.

Director:

Jim Drake

Writers:

Neal Israel (characters), Pat Proft (characters)

Stars:

Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, Michael Winslow

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Guttenberg	...	Mahoney
Bubba Smith	...	Hightower
Michael Winslow	...	Jones
David Graf	...	Tackleberry
Tim Kazurinsky	...	Sweetchuck
Sharon Stone	...	Claire Mattson
Leslie Easterbrook	...	Callahan
Marion Ramsey	...	Hooks
Lance Kinsey	...	Proctor
G.W. Bailey	...	Capt. Harris
Bobcat Goldthwait	...	Zed
George Gaynes	...	Commandant Lassard
Derek McGrath	...	Butterworth
Scott Thomson	...	Copeland
Billie Bird	...	Mrs. Feldman

Storyline

Convinced that his loyal police force is overworked, and above all, understaffed, silver-haired Commandant Eric Lassard comes up with a bold idea: why not recruit eager civilians to lend a hand in crushing crime? With this in mind, the ambitious "Citizens On Patrol" crime-fighting programme comes to life; nevertheless, the duplicitous and always slimy arch-rival of the Police Academy (1984), Captain Harris, is bent on sabotaging the operation, having ulterior motives. Can Officer Mahoney, and the rest of the team, get the recruits into shape, and get, once more, Lassard out of the tight spot?

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Plot Keywords:

cleavage | wet t shirt | police academy | blonde | voyeur | 

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Taglines:

On land, on sea, or in the air, no place is safe from them!

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

The shot where Zed (Bobcat Goldthwait) catches the golf ball in his mouth was filmed in reverse.

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Goofs

When the 44-Magnum goes off while it's in Mrs. Feldman's hands, it doesn't kick upwards like it's supposed to.

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Quotes

Sgt. Moses Hightower: Yamma, yamma, yamma, yamma, yahhhhma. Fools! They think they can kill the brother of Medula!
Cadet Tommy 'House' Conklin: I never thought that.
Sgt. Moses Hightower: Oh, if I could reach into the belly of a yak and rip out its heart...
Kyle: That would bring him back to life?
Sgt. Moses Hightower: No, man. I'm hungry!

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Alternate Versions

On the TBS TV Version, there is an extra scene with Sharon Stone (Claire Mattson) and Steve Guttenberg (Mahoney) that is not in the theatrical version or the video version. In this added scene, Mahoney comes over to Claire's house to chat with her for a bit and check up on the dog, Clarence.

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Connections

Referenced in Valerie: The King and I (1988)

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Soundtracks

Dancin' Up A Storm
Performed by Stacy Lattisaw
Produced by Jellybean Benítez (as Jellybean)
Written by Sandy Sherman and Janis Liebhart (as Janice Liebhart)

User Reviews

The best of the 'Police Academy' movies!

POLICE ACADEMY 4: CITIZENS ON PATROL is in my opinion, the best of the POLICE ACADEMY movies. It is extremely funny for a sequel. I have seen this movie at least ten times on television and I feel that this movie is one of the best movies of the 80's. It is truly hilarious. I love it. I think it is one of the best comedies ever made.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 April 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Police Academy IV

Filming Locations:

Gator Bowl Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,482,487, 5 April 1987

Gross USA:

$28,061,343

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$28,061,343

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1