Recruits
“You failed Police Academy...You're their man!”
Synopsis
Within two weeks, Sgt. Hardbutt has to clean up the crime in the streets before the Governor arrives. Hardbutt is forced to supplement his overworked staff with civilian "recruits" who he schemes to use to a disastrous advantage.
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Australian VHS CBS Fox video preview 'Recruits' 1986
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-06
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Doug Annear
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John Canada Terrell
Winston Richcliff III
Stephen Osmond
Steve Gorman
Alan Deveau
Howie Glockstien
Mike MacDonald
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Tony Travis
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Annie McAuley
Tanya
Lolita Davidovich
Susan
Colleen Passard
Sgt. Schicklegruber
Tracey Tanner
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Herb Field
Mark Blutman
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Jason Logan
Carolyn Tweedle
Mrs. Bagley
Tom Melissis
Frank Savage
Adrien Dorval
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafal Zielinski
- Screenplay & Story
- B.K. Roderick, Charlie Wiener
- Original Score
- Stephen W. Parsons
- Original Title
- Recruits
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Maurice Smith Productions, Concorde Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafal Zielinski
B.K. Roderick, Charlie Wiener, Maurice Smith
Stephen W. Parsons
Peter Czerski
Stephan Fanfara
Maurice Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Rafal Zielinski
Director
Stephan Fanfara
Editor
Peter Czerski
Director of Photography
Maurice Smith
Producer
Stephen W. Parsons
Original Music Composer
B.K. Roderick
Screenplay
Charlie Wiener
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Recruits
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Recruits about?
Within two weeks, Sgt. Hardbutt has to clean up the crime in the streets before the Governor arrives. Hardbutt is forced to supplement his overworked staff with civilian "recruits" who he schemes to use to a disastrous advantage.
Who directed Recruits?
Recruits was directed by Rafal Zielinski.
Who stars in Recruits?
The principal cast of Recruits includes Doug Annear, John Canada Terrell, Stephen Osmond, Alan Deveau, Mike MacDonald.
When was Recruits released and how long is it?
Recruits was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Recruits?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Recruits was composed by Stephen W. Parsons.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Recruits?
Recruits holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).