Mortuary Academy
“You're Dead. They're Delighted.”
Synopsis
"Police Academy" clone, about some nerds who inherit an academy for morticians, which is run by a corrupt closet necropheliac. Of course, the most incompetent students possible are accepted, so that the academy will fail, and all sorts of wacky hijinks ensue.
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Mortuary Academy Trailer (Castellano)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-16
Top Cast
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Paul Bartel
Paul Truscott
Mary Woronov
Mary Purcell
Perry Lang
Sam Grimm
Tracey Walter
Don Dickson
Christopher Atkins
Max Grimm
Lynn Danielson-Rosenthal
Valerie Levitt
Stoney Jackson
James Dandridge
Anthony James
Abbott Smith
Wolfman Jack
Bernie Berkowitz
Cesar Romero
Ship's Captain
Richard Kennedy
George Miller Esq.
Gary Veney
Mailman
Bruce Wagner
Schuyler
James Daughton
Yuppie at Car Lot
Megan Blake
Tammy
Dona Speir
Nurse
Kymberly Paige
Nurse
Rebekka Armstrong
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Schroeder
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Bartel, William Kelman
- Original Score
- David Spear
- Original Title
- Mortuary Academy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Landmark Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Schroeder
Paul Bartel, William Kelman
David Spear
Roy H. Wagner, Ronald Vidor
Ellen Keneshea
Chip Miller, Kim Jorgensen, Dennis Winfrey
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Schroeder
Director
Paul Bartel
Writer
William Kelman
Writer
Elisabeth Scott
Costume Design
Roy H. Wagner
Director of Photography
Ellen Keneshea
Editor
Ronald Vidor
Director of Photography
Chip Miller
Producer
Jon Rothschild
Production Design
Dennis Winfrey
Producer
David Spear
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortuary Academy
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What is Mortuary Academy about?
"Police Academy" clone, about some nerds who inherit an academy for morticians, which is run by a corrupt closet necropheliac. Of course, the most incompetent students possible are accepted, so that the academy will fail, and all sorts of wacky hijinks ensue.
Who directed Mortuary Academy?
Mortuary Academy was directed by Michael Schroeder.
Who stars in Mortuary Academy?
The principal cast of Mortuary Academy includes Paul Bartel, Mary Woronov, Perry Lang, Tracey Walter, Christopher Atkins.
When was Mortuary Academy released and how long is it?
Mortuary Academy was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Mortuary Academy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mortuary Academy was composed by David Spear.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mortuary Academy?
Mortuary Academy holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).