Ski Patrol (1990)

A developer attempts to sabotage the safety record of a ski resort.

Director:

Rich Correll (as Richard Correll)

Writers:

Steven Long Mitchell (story), Craig W. Van Sickle (story)

Stars:

Roger Rose, T.K. Carter, Yvette Nipar

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Roger Rose	...	Jerry Cramer
Yvette Nipar	...	Ellen
T.K. Carter	...	Iceman
Leslie Jordan	...	Murray
Paul Feig	...	Stanley
Sean Sullivan	...	Suicide (as Sean Gregory Sullivan)
Tess Foltyn	...	Tiana (as Tess)
George Lopez	...	Eddie Martinez
Corbin Timbrook	...	Lance (as Corby Timbrook)
Steve Hytner	...	Myron (as Stephen Hytner)
Ray Walston	...	Pops
Martin Mull	...	Maris
Rascal	...	Dumpster
Deborah Rose	...	Inspector Crabitz
Beirne Chisolm	...	Lance's Thug

Storyline

The Snowy Peaks ski patrol is one diverse crew. They consist of Jerry, the senior member who loves skiing and is in love with Ellen, a ski school instructor at Snowy Peaks; Iceman, singer and master of impressions; Eddie, the demolition and explosives expert; Stanley, who has failed to make the patrol seven years in a row; and Tiana, a foreign exchange patroller who likes Stanley. While having fun and keeping the mountain safe, they try to save the lodge from greedy land developer, Sam Maris.

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Plot Keywords:

cigar smoking | ski patrol | sabotage | lodge | ski resort | 

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Genres:

Action | Comedy

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 January 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Louca Academia do Ski

Filming Locations:

Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$8,533,973

Company Credits

Production Co:

Epic Productions,Sarlui / Diamant

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When George Lopez imitates Dangerfield in the hardware store for the Latino boy the exact line stated is: "Te digo, muchachito: este es un lugar a venir a la tienda con su madre, comprendo[ooo]."

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Goofs

When Suicide does his initial snowboard run he is above the clouds. After descending the slope a ways we see he is clearly below the clouds. At one point he stops and is back above the clouds again, then restarts his run with next frame showing him far below them.

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Quotes

Iceman: All we need is a kick-ass dancer...
Stanley: [shaking head] Oh no...
Iceman: Oh yes, you kick ass!
Stanley: [backing away] I don't kick anything!

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Connections

Referenced in Game Grumps: Slalom - Part 2: Mt. Nasty (2014)

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Soundtracks

Do You Love Me
Words & Music by Berry Gordy
Performed by T.K. Carter
Arranged & Produced by Bruce Miller
Jobete Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP)

User Reviews

A brilliantly good time!

I saw Ski Patrol for the first time as roughly a fifth grader in about 92 on one of the premium channels at a friend's house who had an old school projection television. Those circumstances set the scene for the innocence and nostalgia that comes to mind when I see this film again as a working professional. Perhaps without having seen this excellent movie under said circumstances, I wouldn't have enjoyed it as much considering the early nineties fashion and overall cheesiness of the film. Ski Patrol is dated, but really good. It makes me wonder why Police Academy had several sequels yet Ski Patrol had none. The answer is box office take, I guess. Anyway, I love this movie! All audiences could take away great enjoyment from it. There is a camaraderie that is present in the Ski patrolers that will capture you. Cool ski stunts interwoven into the storyline will keep your attention. Genuinely funny comedic situations will make you laugh. Breathtaking scenery of the snowy mountains of Utah will capture your eye and make you wish you were there. Let's not forget that skiing makes winter worth it. That is a principal that this film will teach you whether you are a skier or not.