Police Academy 3: Back in Training
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Synopsis
When police funding is cut, the Governor announces he must close one of the academies. To make it fair, the two police academies must compete against each other to stay in operation. Mauser persuades two officers in Lassard's academy to better his odds, but things don't quite turn out as expected...
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Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) - Trailer
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Steve Guttenberg
Carey Mahoney
Bubba Smith
Moses Hightower
David Graf
Tackleberry
Michael Winslow
Larvell Jones
Marion Ramsey
Laverne Hooks
Leslie Easterbrook
Lieutenant Callahan
Art Metrano
Commandant Mauser
Tim Kazurinsky
Cadet Sweetchuck
Bobcat Goldthwait
Cadet Zed
George Gaynes
Commandant Lassard
Shawn Weatherly
Cadet Adams
Scott Thomson
Sergeant Copeland
Brant von Hoffman
Sergeant Blanks
Bruce Mahler
Doug Fackler
Ed Nelson
Governor Neilson
Debralee Scott
Cadet Fackler
Lance Kinsey
Lieutenant Proctor
Brian Tochi
Cadet Nogata
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 29, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$107.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.97x
+$95.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Paris
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Proft, Neal Israel, Gene Quintano, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein
- Original Score
- Robert Folk
- Original Title
- Police Academy 3: Back in Training
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $107.6M
- Production Studios
- Police Academy Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Paris
Pat Proft, Neal Israel, Gene Quintano, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein
Robert Folk
Robert Saad, Manfred Guthe
Bud Molin
Paul Maslansky
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Saad
Director of Photography
Paul Maslansky
Producer
Bud Molin
Editor
Jerry Paris
Director
Trevor Williams
Production Design
Robert Folk
Original Music Composer
Alan Oliney
Stunt Coordinator
Gene Quintano
Writer
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.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Police Academy 3: Back in Training about?
When police funding is cut, the Governor announces he must close one of the academies. To make it fair, the two police academies must compete against each other to stay in operation. Mauser persuades two officers in Lassard's academy to better his odds, but things don't quite turn out as expected...
Who directed Police Academy 3: Back in Training?
Police Academy 3: Back in Training was directed by Jerry Paris.
Who stars in Police Academy 3: Back in Training?
The principal cast of Police Academy 3: Back in Training includes Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Marion Ramsey.
When was Police Academy 3: Back in Training released and how long is it?
Police Academy 3: Back in Training was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Police Academy 3: Back in Training?
Police Academy 3: Back in Training had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $107.6M at the worldwide box office (8.97 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Police Academy 3: Back in Training?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Police Academy 3: Back in Training was composed by Robert Folk.
Is Police Academy 3: Back in Training based on a book or true story?
Police Academy 3: Back in Training is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Pat Proft", Characters: "Neal Israel", Characters: "David Sheffield", Characters: "Barry W. Blaustein".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Police Academy 3: Back in Training?
Police Academy 3: Back in Training 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: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).