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Police Academy 3: Back in Training

  • 1986
  • PG
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
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Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986)
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Comedy

The alumni of Commandant Lassard's Police Academy (1984) return to the school to train new recruits and prevent its closure.The alumni of Commandant Lassard's Police Academy (1984) return to the school to train new recruits and prevent its closure.The alumni of Commandant Lassard's Police Academy (1984) return to the school to train new recruits and prevent its closure.

  • Director
    • Jerry Paris
  • Writers
    • Neal Israel
    • Pat Proft
    • Gene Quintano
  • Stars
    • Steve Guttenberg
    • Bubba Smith
    • David Graf
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    50K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jerry Paris
    • Writers
      • Neal Israel
      • Pat Proft
      • Gene Quintano
    • Stars
      • Steve Guttenberg
      • Bubba Smith
      • David Graf
    • 81User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Trailer 1:26
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    Steve Guttenberg
    Steve Guttenberg
    • Sgt. Mahoney
    Bubba Smith
    Bubba Smith
    • Sgt. Hightower
    David Graf
    David Graf
    • Sgt. Tackleberry
    Michael Winslow
    Michael Winslow
    • Sgt. Jones
    Marion Ramsey
    Marion Ramsey
    • Sgt. Hooks
    Leslie Easterbrook
    Leslie Easterbrook
    • Lt. Callahan
    Art Metrano
    Art Metrano
    • Comdt. Mauser
    Tim Kazurinsky
    Tim Kazurinsky
    • Cadet Sweetchuck
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    • Cadet Zed
    George Gaynes
    George Gaynes
    • Comdt. Lassard
    Shawn Weatherly
    Shawn Weatherly
    • Cadet Adams
    Scott Thomson
    Scott Thomson
    • Sgt. Copeland
    Brant von Hoffman
    Brant von Hoffman
    • Sgt. Blanks
    • (as Brant Van Hoffman)
    Bruce Mahler
    Bruce Mahler
    • Sgt. Fackler
    Ed Nelson
    Ed Nelson
    • Governor Neilson
    Debralee Scott
    Debralee Scott
    • Cadet Fackler
    Lance Kinsey
    Lance Kinsey
    • Lt. Proctor
    Brian Tochi
    Brian Tochi
    • Cadet Nogata
    • Director
      • Jerry Paris
    • Writers
      • Neal Israel
      • Pat Proft
      • Gene Quintano
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According to an interview on The Howard Stern Radio Show (1998), Bobcat Goldthwait negotiated a deal to return for $600,000. Goldthwait then told producers they should pay Tim Kazurinsky the same amount. The request was successful.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 13 mins) When Proctor and Mauser are trying to get back into the overturned boat, you can see the top of a crew member's head on the backside of the boat holding the boat for them.
    • Quotes

      Lieutenant Debbie Callahan: You had impressive moves for a cadet.

      Cadet Nogata: Thank you. You see, it's a matter of the mind being mightier than the bosom.

      Lieutenant Debbie Callahan: Interesting theory.

    • Alternate versions
      There are 16 extra scenes on the TBS Superstation version:
      • Jones practices his karate skills just before the scene in the Gymnasium.
      • After Mauser tells Blanks and Copeland what to do, the scene continues on the rooftop. Mauser's car gets stolen, and there is a scene with him falling into a trash container.
      • Mauser walks in to the police department.
      • Commandant Lassard, Mahoney, Blanks and Copeland talk about the training for the new recruits.
      • Tackleberry takes out his chainsaw to get down a child who is sitting in a tree instead of going to school.
      • Cadet Adams accidentally helps three thieves rob a store.
      • Bud Kirkland's rifle discharges into the air when Hightower drives the car over a bump.
      • Extra scene with the cadets talking in the control room after Hooks teaches them how to work the computers.
      • Jones talks with his nephew.
      • Blanks tells the cadets their mistakes.
      • Mauser watches his new recruits' weapons handling.
      • Naked in his car, Proctor is embarrassed by a truck driver while stopping at a red light.
      • After we see Tackleberry asking the old lady if she can identify her quarter, a few scenes later we see him giving her the money and telling her to mail the rest back.
      • Jones stops in the middle of the road because a truck is standing in his way. While he and Nogata wait, their car's gasoline is being stolen by a man who sucks it out with a hose.
      • A scene with Jones and Nogata telling Adams they cannot carry out their mission and she would have to send in Mahoney to complete it.
      • Mahoney, Commandant Lassard and Adams arrive late at a crime scene.
    • Connections
      Edited from Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Team Thing
      Written by Tena Clark and Tony Warren
      Performed by Leslie Easterbrook (uncredited) and Marion Ramsey (uncredited)
      Produced by Tena Clark

    User reviews81

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    Featured review
    7/10

    Great for a Sunday afternoon...

    In this sequel, the same slapsticks that have been used in the first two movies are apparent and that's what makes it fun to watch. Michael Winslow, who plays Jones, has once again entertained me with his vocal prowess. Also Hooks' (Marion Ramsey) timidness is easily shrouded by her tough side always saying "Don't move, dirtbag!"

    Steve Guttenberg (Mahoney) didn't need to stretch his role for this one. It is still fun to watch after 13 years of it's initial release. One of a perfect movies to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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    • Feb 6, 1999
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    • Release date
      • March 21, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Police Academy III
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Police Academy Productions
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $43,579,163
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,049,586
      • Mar 23, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $43,579,163
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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