Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
“On land, on sea, or in the air, no place is safe from them!”
Synopsis
A new batch of recruits arrives at Police Academy, this time a group of civilian volunteers who have joined Commandant Lassard's new Citizens on Patrol program. Although the community relations project has strong governmental support, a disgusted Captain Harris is determined to see it fail.
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Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-02
Top Cast
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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
Captain Harris
Bobcat Goldthwait
Zed
George Gaynes
Commandant Lassard
Derek McGrath
Butterworth
Scott Thomson
Copeland
Billie Bird
Mrs. Feldman
George R. Robertson
Commissioner Hurst
Brian Tochi
Nogata
Brian Backer
Arnie
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 18, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$76.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.52x
+$59.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Drake
- Screenplay & Story
- Neal Israel, Pat Proft, Gene Quintano
- Original Score
- Robert Folk
- Original Title
- Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Worldwide Gross
- $76.8M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Drake
Neal Israel, Pat Proft, Gene Quintano
Robert Folk
Robert Saad, Manfred Guthe
David Rawlins
Paul Maslansky
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Drake
Director
Robert Saad
Director of Photography
Paul Maslansky
Producer
Robert Folk
Original Music Composer
David Rawlins
Editor
Trevor Williams
Production Design
Gene Quintano
Writer
Michael DeLuna
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
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What is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol about?
A new batch of recruits arrives at Police Academy, this time a group of civilian volunteers who have joined Commandant Lassard's new Citizens on Patrol program. Although the community relations project has strong governmental support, a disgusted Captain Harris is determined to see it fail.
Who directed Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol was directed by Jim Drake.
Who stars in Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
The principal cast of Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol includes Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, Michael Winslow, David Graf, Tim Kazurinsky.
When was Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol released and how long is it?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol had a reported production budget of $17M and grossed $76.8M at the worldwide box office (4.52 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol was composed by Robert Folk.
Is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol based on a book or true story?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Neal Israel", Characters: "Pat Proft".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).