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Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987)

โ€œOn land, on sea, or in the air, no place is safe from them!โ€

5.5/10 ยท 1,289 votes 1h 28m pg ComedyCrime

#57 of 59 films from 1987 #2685 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jim Drake ยท Written by Gene Quintano

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Overview

A new batch of recruits arrives at Police Academy, this time a group of civilian volunteers who have joined Commandant Lassard's new Citizens on Patrol program. Although the community relations project has strong governmental support, a disgusted Captain Harris is determined to see it fail.

Cast

Steve Guttenbergas Mahoney
Bubba Smithas Hightower
Michael Winslowas Jones
David Grafas Tackleberry
Tim Kazurinskyas Sweetchuck
Sharon Stoneas Claire Mattson
Leslie Easterbrookas Callahan
Marion Ramseyas Hooks
Lance Kinseyas Proctor
G.W. Baileyas Captain Harris
Bobcat Goldthwaitas Zed
George Gaynesas Commandant Lassard
Derek McGrathas Butterworth
Scott Thomsonas Copeland

Facts

Release dateApril 2, 1987
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) โ€” shorter as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$17,000,000
Box office$76,800,000 (4.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0093756

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Questions

How long is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.5/10 across 1,289 votes, which places it #57 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 5%) and #2685 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol was directed by Jim Drake.
Who stars in Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
Steve Guttenberg as Mahoney; Bubba Smith as Hightower; Michael Winslow as Jones; David Graf as Tackleberry; Tim Kazurinsky as Sweetchuck; Sharon Stone as Claire Mattson.
What is Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14422.

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