A year after the premiere of the first film about turning recruits into police, a sequel appears. In the film Police Academy 2: Their First Mission, the key cast actors remain the same. But new faces are added. This is Howard Hessman, who plays Pete Lassard, Bob Goldwayt as the leader of the street gang and Art Metrano, who plays the role of Lieutenant Mauser, who is trying to stop the graduates of the Academy.
Plot of the film
Riots in the city went beyond a critical point - street gangs smash stores, attack people and spoil public property. Captain Pete Lassard, whose plot is located in the most dangerous area, is ordered to improve the situation in the city. He asks for help from his brother, the director of the academy, Eric Lassard. The rector appoints police officers from his last graduation to the dangerous section: cadets Mahoney, Hightower, Jones, Tackleberry, Fackler and Hooks.
In the film “Police Academy 2: Their First Mission,” the actors continued to play familiar roles, and most of them participated in the filming of all the films in the series about the adventures of the cops.
Carrie Mahoney
The role of cadet Mahoney, a ladies man and a joker, has become the most recognizable in the career of Steve Guttenberg. From childhood, he dreamed of an acting profession and, as a teenager, went to drama courses. When Guttenberg turned 19, three films with his participation immediately appeared on television. Professional career went uphill. After the release of the "Police Academy", the audience noticed a young actor. He continued to play the role of Mahoney. And even disguised himself as a street bully in the movie "Police Academy 2: Their First Mission." Actors from the main cast played in the films “Police Academy” and beyond, but Steve Guttenberg left the project, starring in four parts. After the actor became known as a producer and director.
Criminal Zed
The crazy and very weird street gang leader Zed was played by Bob Goldwater. At an early age, he chose the career of a comedian for himself and began performing at the age of 15. Subsequently, Goldwright became popular due to a peculiar comedy style. The actor starred a lot. But his most recognizable role was Zet, who first appeared in the film Police Academy 2: Their First Mission (1985). Bob Goldwater was married twice, he has a daughter.
Moses Hightower
The tall, strong and fearsome Haitower criminals were embodied by Bubba Smith. He achieved significant success in American football, playing at a professional level, and then decided to become an actor and work on television. Smith received the role of cadet Hightower thanks to his impressive build, because his height is more than two meters. The actor played in six parts of the "Police Academy" of seven, and after leaving Steve Guttenberg's project, Bubba Smith's name became the first in the credits. The actor died at the age of 66.
Eugene Talkberry
Sergeant Tackleberry was remembered by the audience for his obsession with firearms, and after his marriage to Sergeant Kirkland in the movie "Police Academy 2: Their First Mission." The actors playing the family of Sergeant Tackleberry's wife liked the audience thanks to the constant friendly fights between the households.
David Graf, who played this role, from a young age wanted to become an actor. He studied theatrical art, then starred in several TV shows. But his most striking role remained Sergeant Tackleberry, whom he played in all the films of the series. David Earl was married, has two sons. The actor died of a heart attack at 51.
Laverne Hooks
Sergeant Hooks - quiet and indecisive, but furious in dealing with criminals, became the first major role of Marion Ramsey. Prior to that, she starred only in the series. After she played Sergeant Hooks in six films of the Police Academy and began to actively act in films. In addition to acting achievements, Marion also proved to be a gifted singer and composer.
The film "Police Academy 2: Their First Mission" received positive reviews from critics and recognition from the audience. And the picture of the adventures of the beloved heroes is being reviewed even many years later.