Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
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Synopsis
Officer Carey Mahoney and his cohorts have finally graduated from the Police Academy and are about to hit the streets on their first assignment. Question is, are they ready to do battle with a band of graffiti-tagging terrorists? Time will tell, but don't sell short this cheerful band of doltish boys in blue.
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Top Cast
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Steve Guttenberg
Carey Mahoney
Bubba Smith
Moses 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
Lieutenant Mauser
George Gaynes
Commandant Lassard
Bobcat Goldthwait
Zed
Julie Brown
Chloe
Peter Van Norden
Vinnie Schtulman
Tim Kazurinsky
Merchant
Ed Herlihy
Dooley
Sandy Ward
Sistrunk
Lance Kinsey
Proctor
Christopher Jackson
Mojo
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 30, 1985
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$55.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.32x
+$48M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Paris
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Proft, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein, Neal Israel
- Original Score
- Robert Folk
- Original Title
- Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $7.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $55.6M
- Production Studios
- The Ladd Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Paris
Pat Proft, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein, Neal Israel
Robert Folk
James Crabe
Bob Wyman
Paul Maslansky, John Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Maslansky
Producer
Bob Wyman
Editor
Jerry Paris
Director
Robert Folk
Original Music Composer
James Crabe
Director of Photography
David Sheffield
Writer
Barry W. Blaustein
Writer
Trevor Williams
Production Design
Bernie Pollack
Costume Design
Joe Dunne
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
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What is Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment about?
Officer Carey Mahoney and his cohorts have finally graduated from the Police Academy and are about to hit the streets on their first assignment. Question is, are they ready to do battle with a band of graffiti-tagging terrorists? Time will tell, but don't sell short this cheerful band of doltish boys in blue.
Who directed Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment?
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment was directed by Jerry Paris.
Who stars in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment?
The principal cast of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment includes Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Bruce Mahler.
When was Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment released and how long is it?
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment?
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment had a reported production budget of $7.6M and grossed $55.6M at the worldwide box office (7.32 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment was composed by Robert Folk.
Is Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment based on a book or true story?
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Pat Proft", Characters: "Neal Israel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment?
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).