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Police Academy 3: Back in Training

- Run for cover!

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...

Release Date : 1986-03-20

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Police Academy ProductionsWarner Bros. Pictures

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : Police Academy 3Police Academy III: Back in Training

Cast

Steve Guttenberg

Character Name : Carey Mahoney

Original Name : Steve Guttenberg

Gender : Male

Bubba Smith

Character Name : Moses Hightower

Original Name : Bubba Smith

Gender : Male

David Graf

Character Name : Tackleberry

Original Name : David Graf

Gender : Male

Michael Winslow

Character Name : Larvell Jones

Original Name : Michael Winslow

Gender : Male

Marion Ramsey

Character Name : Laverne Hooks

Original Name : Marion Ramsey

Gender : Female

Leslie Easterbrook

Character Name : Lieutenant Callahan

Original Name : Leslie Easterbrook

Gender : Female

Art Metrano

Character Name : Commandant Mauser

Original Name : Art Metrano

Gender : Male

Tim Kazurinsky

Character Name : Cadet Sweetchuck

Original Name : Tim Kazurinsky

Gender : Male

Bobcat Goldthwait

Character Name : Cadet Zed

Original Name : Bobcat Goldthwait

Gender : Male

George Gaynes

Character Name : Commandant Lassard

Original Name : George Gaynes

Gender : Male

Shawn Weatherly

Character Name : Cadet Adams

Original Name : Shawn Weatherly

Gender : Female

Scott Thomson

Character Name : Sergeant Copeland

Original Name : Scott Thomson

Gender : Male

Brant von Hoffman

Character Name : Sergeant Blanks

Original Name : Brant von Hoffman

Gender : Male

Bruce Mahler

Character Name : Doug Fackler

Original Name : Bruce Mahler

Gender : Male

Ed Nelson

Character Name : Governor Neilson

Original Name : Ed Nelson

Gender : Male

Debralee Scott

Character Name : Cadet Fackler

Original Name : Debralee Scott

Gender : Female

Lance Kinsey

Character Name : Lieutenant Proctor

Original Name : Lance Kinsey

Gender : Male

Brian Tochi

Character Name : Cadet Nogata

Original Name : Brian Tochi

Gender : Male

Andrew Paris

Character Name : Cadet Kirkland

Original Name : Andrew Paris

Gender : Male

George R. Robertson

Character Name : Chief Hurst

Original Name : George R. Robertson

Gender : Male

Georgina Spelvin

Character Name : Hooker

Original Name : Georgina Spelvin

Gender : Female

David Huband

Character Name : Cadet Hedges

Original Name : David Huband

Gender : Male

R. Christopher Thomas

Character Name : Cadet Baxter #1

Original Name : R. Christopher Thomas

Gender : Male

David James Elliott

Character Name : Cadet Baxter #2

Original Name : David James Elliott

Gender : Male

Arthur Batanides

Character Name : Mr. Kirkland

Original Name : Arthur Batanides

Gender : Male

Jack Creley

Character Name : Mr. Bellows

Original Name : Jack Creley

Gender : Male

Rita Tuckett

Character Name : Ms. Tyler

Original Name : Rita Tuckett

Gender : Female

Chas Lawther

Character Name : Mr. Delaney

Original Name : Chas Lawther

Gender : Male

Lyn Jackson

Character Name : Ms. Click

Original Name : Lyn Jackson

Gender : Female

Mary Ann Coles

Character Name : Mrs. Hurst

Original Name : Mary Ann Coles

Gender : Female

Sam Stone

Character Name : Cabbie

Original Name : Sam Stone

Gender : Male

Grant Cowan

Character Name : Line-Up Room Victim

Original Name : Grant Cowan

Gender : Male

Bruce Pirie

Character Name : Line-Up Room Cop

Original Name : Bruce Pirie

Gender : Male

Doug Lennox

Character Name : Axe Murderer

Original Name : Doug Lennox

Gender : Male

Theo Caesar

Character Name : Tommy

Original Name : Theo Caesar

Gender : Male

Susan DeRyck

Character Name : Basketball Player

Original Name : Susan DeRyck

Gender : Female

Marcia Watkins

Character Name : Sarah

Original Name : Marcia Watkins

Gender : Female

Pam Hyatt

Character Name : Sarah's Mother

Original Name : Pam Hyatt

Gender : Female

Fran Gebhard

Character Name : Woman at Cafe

Original Name : Fran Gebhard

Gender : Female

Les Nirenberg

Character Name : Man with Cigar

Original Name : Les Nirenberg

Gender : Male

Gloria Summers

Character Name : Maid

Original Name : Gloria Summers

Gender : Female

Fred Livingstone

Character Name : Elderly Man

Original Name : Fred Livingstone

Gender : Male

Gladys O'Connor

Character Name : Woman at Phone Booth

Original Name : Gladys O'Connor

Gender : Female

Elias Zarou

Character Name : Hotel Manager

Original Name : Elias Zarou

Gender : Male

Gary Flanagan

Character Name : Bartender

Original Name : Gary Flanagan

Gender : Male

Pierre Berube

Character Name : Boy on Bicycle

Original Name : Pierre Berube

Gender : Male

Peter Colvey

Character Name : Gang Member #1

Original Name : Peter Colvey

Gender : Male

Alex Pauljuk

Character Name : Gang Member #2

Original Name : Alex Pauljuk

Gender : Male

Anton Tyukodi

Character Name : Purse Snatcher

Original Name : Anton Tyukodi

Gender : Male

Jean Frenette

Character Name : Karate Instructor (uncredited)

Original Name : Jean Frenette

Gender : Male

Paul Maslansky

Character Name : Man #4 in Police Line-up (uncredited)

Original Name : Paul Maslansky

Gender : Male

Jerry Paris

Character Name : Priest in Police Line-up (uncredited)

Original Name : Jerry Paris

Gender : Male

T.J. Scott

Character Name : Robber (uncredited)

Original Name : T.J. Scott

Gender : Male

Reviews

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Filipe Manuel Neto

@FilipeManuelNeto

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 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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r96sk

@r96sk

2025-03-25

'Police Academy 3: Back in Training' continues where the previous films left off, in that I don't hold any major pluses but, to be honest, they do make for easy viewing; to the point that I don't dislike watching them. I may feel differently after watching all seven, granted. I do enjoy seeing the cast remain, I'm a fan of characters remaining across franchises without any recasts etc. So far, we've had basically all the people involved return. It's cool to see, at least for me; I like seeing a character's trajectory, even if the films aren't the best (like here). It is neat to see the likes of Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, Michael Winslow and Marion Ramsey again. Bobcat Goldthwait is even minorly watchable, his character should be irritating but somehow it almost works. Overall, there's a noticeable camaraderie between the main cast.