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Police Academy (1984) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 80,995 users
Metascore: 41/100
Reviews: 129 user | 39 critic | 6 from Metacritic.com A group of good-hearted but incompetent misfits enter the police academy, but the instructors there are not going to put up with their pranks. Director:Hugh Wilson |
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Cast
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| Kim Cattrall | ... | ||
| G.W. Bailey | ... |
Lt. Harris
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| Donovan Scott | ... | ||
| George Gaynes | ... | ||
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Andrew Rubin | ... | |
| David Graf | ... | ||
| Leslie Easterbrook | ... | ||
| Michael Winslow | ... | ||
| Debralee Scott | ... | ||
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Bruce Mahler | ... | |
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Scott Thomson | ... | |
| Brant von Hoffman | ... |
Kyle Blankes
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The year is 1984 and the mayoress has removed set personal criteria form the requirements to join the police force. No longer is sex, weight, height and orientation a factor. This now allows for an insurgence of people applying. The Police Academy series follows a select group of misfits in their quest to become police men and women. The first film of the series follows these misfits in their time at the Police Academy. The main focus is on a petty criminal called Mahoney. Mahoney is busted for criminal damage and as punishment is forced to go to Police Academy. Mahoney initially feels that this isn't the right place for him and he makes it his mission to be thrown out as he is not allowed to quit. As the classes go by and the training exercises are played out, Mahoney soon realizes that he is actually enjoying the academy and does want to become a police officer. We are also introduced to the gun maniac Tackelberry, the very tall Hightower, voluptuous Callahan, squeaky Hooks, human ... Written by SofaWatch
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Be a police officer. All you do is join the farce. See more »Genres:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
23 March 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Policijska akademija See more »Box Office
Budget:
$4,500,000 (estimated)Gross:
$81,200,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Performed by Jack Mack and the Heart Attack
Written by Max Carl and Andrew Kastner
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G.W. Bailey stated on the movie's DVD commentary that during the scene where he yells at Barbara "I could show a movie on your butt, fatso!", there was an improvised portion that did not make the final cut. The deleted scene saw Harris contemplating the movie he would like to watch on Barbara's backside. His choice: "Gigi (1958)". See more »Goofs
When Tackleberry is playing the saxophone at the beach party, his fingers do not move. It is obvious that the sax playing is recorded. See more »Quotes
Lieutenant Thaddeus Harris: You know, Mahoney, I'd like to spend the next ten weeks breaking you into little pieces. But I won't. Because you're bad. You're bad for morale, Mahoney. Oh, you look like the sweet little boy from next door. But you don't fool me, oh no. You're the devil, and you're rotten to the core, and you're ruining my chance to train some people who might make pretty good cops!See more »
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I'M GONNA BE SOMEBODYPerformed by Jack Mack and the Heart Attack
Written by Max Carl and Andrew Kastner
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I don't know what got to me. This evening, I went to the video store and got this one. I first saw it back in the 80's. Now let's not go nuts and call this the best comedy of all times. But it's still a pretty decent one (or indecent if you prefer!). The movie is generally funny, the characters are likable, and it's filmed in Toronto! I was surprised to realize that with the first scene showing the Toronto skyline. Some scenes are very funny, especially the one with George Gaynes (Commandant Lassard). Ah! the podium scene! So funny! Pea-brain humor, but good pea-brain humor!
Out of 100, I gave it 71. That's good for ** out of ****.
Seen in Toronto, on April 5th, 2003.