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Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985): Cast & Ratings

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Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment is a 1985 comedy directed by James Signorelli and Jerry Paris, starring Steve Guttenberg, Colleen Camp and Howard Hesseman. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $55.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 39 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$55.6M
Metascore
39
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Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment About?

The premise of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The original "Police Academy" graduates are given their first official assignment, tasked with restoring order in a district plagued by a gang led by Zed. Under the supervision of Captain Pete Lassard, Mahoney and his team must quickly prove their competence or face being shut down. With just 30 days to succeed, they confront challenges and schemes orchestrated by the determined Lieutenant Mauser, all while trying to maintain control and avoid disaster.

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment Cast

Steve Guttenberg leads the cast, with Colleen Camp and Howard Hesseman. Directed by James Signorelli and Jerry Paris; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

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From the directors

More from James Signorelli and Jerry Paris

More films directed by James Signorelli and Jerry Paris, best-rated first: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, Easy Money, Police Academy 3: Back in Training and Star Spangled Girl.

Ratings

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment 39 on Metacritic.

Plot

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment Plot Summary

What happens in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the 16th precinct stands on the verge of disaster, Chief Henry Hurst bursts into Captain Pete Lassard’s office, delivering a dire message filled with tales of despair and struggling morale. The department has suffered from severe budget cuts and an ever-shrinking workforce, leaving only a handful of exhausted officers to shoulder the responsibilities. Hurst’s prognosis is bleak: unless a significant number of fresh recruits come in, the precinct’s decline will only continue. Captain Lassard attempts to defend the current situation, reminding Hurst that his own harsh budget reductions led to this crisis. Nevertheless, Hurst proposes a paltry six recruits and issues an ultimatum: turn things around in thirty days or face termination.

Full summary

The whole story of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, scene by scene

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Box office

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment Box Office

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment grossed $55.6 million worldwide.

1985 box office

Worldwide gross

$55.6M

US & Canada
$55.6M
Videos

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) - Trailer
  • Clip Blue Oyster Fight
  • Clip Chaos In The Lamp Store
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the chief character overseeing the 16th precinct?

Cars

Cars in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

51 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet Blazer and the 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible.

All 51 cars
  • 1973 Chevrolet Blazer in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment 1973 Chevrolet Blazer Important role
  • 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible Important role
  • 1972 Ford Courier in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment 1972 Ford Courier Important role
  • 1985 Honda ATC 250es in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment 1985 Honda ATC 250es Important role
Details

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment Also Known As

34 alternative titles, including “Polisskolan 2 – Första uppdraget” and “Police Academy 2 - Au boulot !”.

Also known as
  • Polisskolan 2 – Första uppdraget
  • Police Academy 2 - Au boulot !
  • Academia de Polícia 2: A Primeira Missão
  • Police Academy II: Their First Assignment
  • Police Academy 2 - Jetzt geht’s erst richtig los
  • Politiskolen 2 - Deres første opgave
  • Scuola di polizia 2: Prima missione
  • Полицейская академия 2: Их первое задание
  • Police Academy 2 : Au boulot !
  • Polisskolan 2 - första uppdraget
  • Polis Akademisi 2: İlk Görev
  • Loca academia de policía 2: Su primera misión
+22 more
  • Akademia Policyjna 2: Pierwsze Zadanie
  • Policejní akademie 2: Jejich první nasazení
  • Полицейска академия 2: Първо назначение
  • Politiskolen 2 - Deres første oppdrag
  • Poliisiopisto 2 - eka komennus
  • 警察学校2:初露锋芒
  • Rendőrakadémia 2. - Az első megbizatás
  • תרגיל לשוטרים מתחילים 2: המשימה הראשונה
  • Η Μεγάλη των Μπάτσων Σχολή Νο 2
  • Loucademia de Polícia 2: A Primeira Missão
  • Поліцейська академія 2: Їхнє перше завдання
  • Academia de poliție: Prima lor atribuire
  • Policajná akadémia 2
  • ポリスアカデミー2/全員出動!
  • 폴리스 아카데미 2: 첫임무
  • 金牌警校軍續集
  • Académie de police 2 : Au boulot !
  • Policijska akademija 2
  • Policijska akademija 2: Na prvom zadatku
  • Policijos akademija 2. Pirmoji užduotis, პოლიციის აკადემია 2 – მათი პირველი დავალება
  • Boja acadèmia de policia 2: La primera missió
  • Học Viện Cảnh Sát 2

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FAQ

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment?

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment released?

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment was released on March 29, 1985.

Who directed Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment?

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment was directed by James Signorelli and Jerry Paris.

More films by James Signorelli

Who is in the cast of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment?

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment stars Steve Guttenberg, Colleen Camp and Howard Hesseman, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment make at the box office?

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment grossed $55.6 million worldwide.

How is Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment rated?

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment has 39 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment have a post-credit scene?

No. Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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