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Police Academy 3: Back in Training

"Run for cover!"

1986-03-20 Comedy 1hr 24m

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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Storyline

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...

  • Released
    1986-03-20
  • Revenue
    $107,600,000
  • Budget
    $12,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 24m
  • Genre
    Comedy, Crime
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    5.4
  • Production
    Police Academy Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Crew

Jerry Paris
Director
Gene Quintano
Writer
Paul Maslansky
Producer

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Cast

Steve Guttenberg

Steve Guttenberg

Carey Mahoney
Bubba Smith

Bubba Smith

Moses Hightower
David Graf

David Graf

Tackleberry
Michael Winslow

Michael Winslow

Larvell Jones
Marion Ramsey

Marion Ramsey

Laverne Hooks
Leslie Easterbrook

Leslie Easterbrook

Lieutenant Callahan
Art Metrano

Art Metrano

Commandant Mauser
Tim Kazurinsky

Tim Kazurinsky

Cadet Sweetchuck
George Gaynes

George Gaynes

Commandant Lassard
Shawn Weatherly

Shawn Weatherly

Cadet Adams
Scott Thomson

Scott Thomson

Sergeant Copeland
Brant von Hoffman

Brant von Hoffman

Sergeant Blanks
Bruce Mahler

Bruce Mahler

Doug Fackler
Ed Nelson

Ed Nelson

Governor Neilson
Debralee Scott

Debralee Scott

Cadet Fackler
Lance Kinsey

Lance Kinsey

Lieutenant Proctor
Brian Tochi

Brian Tochi

Cadet Nogata
Andrew Paris

Andrew Paris

Cadet Kirkland
David Huband

David Huband

Cadet Hedges
R. Christopher Thomas

R. Christopher Thomas

Cadet Baxter #1
David James Elliott

David James Elliott

Cadet Baxter #2
Arthur Batanides

Arthur Batanides

Mr. Kirkland
Jack Creley

Jack Creley

Mr. Bellows
Rita Tuckett

Rita Tuckett

Ms. Tyler
Chas Lawther

Chas Lawther

Mr. Delaney
Lyn Jackson

Lyn Jackson

Ms. Click
Mary Ann Coles

Mary Ann Coles

Mrs. Hurst
Grant Cowan

Grant Cowan

Line-Up Room Victim
Bruce Pirie

Bruce Pirie

Line-Up Room Cop
Doug Lennox

Doug Lennox

Axe Murderer
Susan DeRyck

Susan DeRyck

Basketball Player
Pam Hyatt

Pam Hyatt

Sarah's Mother
Fran Gebhard

Fran Gebhard

Woman at Cafe
Les Nirenberg

Les Nirenberg

Man with Cigar
Fred Livingstone

Fred Livingstone

Elderly Man
Gladys O'Connor

Gladys O'Connor

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Elias Zarou

Elias Zarou

Hotel Manager
Gary Flanagan

Gary Flanagan

Bartender
Pierre Berube

Pierre Berube

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Peter Colvey

Peter Colvey

Gang Member #1
Alex Pauljuk

Alex Pauljuk

Gang Member #2
Anton Tyukodi

Anton Tyukodi

Purse Snatcher
Jean Frenette

Jean Frenette

Karate Instructor (uncredited)
Paul Maslansky

Paul Maslansky

Man #4 in Police Line-up (uncredited)
Jerry Paris

Jerry Paris

Priest in Police Line-up (uncredited)
T.J. Scott

T.J. Scott

Robber (uncredited)

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for Police Academy 3: Back in Training
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A Review by FilipeManuelNeto 7

Written by FilipeManuelNeto on 2022-09-27

**More of the same, but with quality and fun.** This is the third film in the memorable “Police Academy” franchise, which was a remarkabl... read more

**More of the same, but with quality and fun.** This is the third film in the memorable “Police Academy” franchise, which was a remarkable success during the 80's and 90's. Of course, it's old stuff, but it's curious how, even today, many people remember these films, which are still quite easy to find on TV in Portugal. In this third release, the quality and freshness of the comic material is still remarkable, and the film manages to keep up with the two predecessors with relative ease. The plot continues to be the Achilles heel of these films, but it gives us what is essential to sustain an hour and a half of different antics, with some mixed action: with expenses rising, the city decided to extinguish one of the two training academies for existing police, one being our well-known academy, led by Commander Lassard, and the other a rival academy, meanwhile formed by Commander Mauser. Seeing things get complicated, Lassard turns to Mahoney, Jones, Hightower and other law enforcement officers already well known to all of us for help, knowing they are the right people for the mission. Continuing the efforts of the previous films, the crew and cast members are virtually the same as in the previous film. Jerry Paris, who had directed the previous film, remains in charge of the production and manages to give a great sense of cohesion to all the work developed. The bulk of the cast is present again, giving us more than we've ever seen, without surprises, but managing to live up to our expectations very well. We have Steve Guttenberg in the role of Mahoney, but giving the character more maturity and a sense of responsibility. Michael Winslow gets more attention in this film, and better material to work with and showcase his vocal gifts. Bob Goldthwait also gets more attention and more refined material, and along with the hilarious Tim Kazurinsky, he's going to be one of the funniest course cadets at the academy (in fact, the two actors complement each other amazingly). Also Art Metrano manages very well and gives his character a touch of elegant cynicism, being the ideal target for the mischief of others. Leslie Easterbrook also has more room to show value, achieving in this film one of the most interesting works of her career. David Graf, Bubba Smith and Marion Ramsey keep the same record we're used to, no big surprises. The film retains the production values ​​of its predecessors. In addition to good filming locations and good costumes, the special effects are of good quality and the action scenes here received a more attentive treatment, and they work very well, especially in the final part. The editing was well executed and the fast pace of the film doesn't tire us, although at times we feel that it is nothing more than a collection of situational and verbal jokes, one after the other, and not a comic feature film.

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A Review by Filipe Manuel Neto

**More of the same, but with quality and fun.** This is the third film in the memorable “Police Academy” franchise, which was a remarkable success during the 80's and 90's. Of course, it's old stuff, but it's curious how, even today, man...

reviewer avatar

A Review by FilipeManuelNeto 7

Written by FilipeManuelNeto on 2022-09-27

**More of the same, but with quality and fun.** This is the third film in the memorable “Police Academy” franchise, which was a remarkable success during the 80's and 90's. Of course, it's old stuf...

read more