The movie, “Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment,” which released in 1985, is a comedy. Directed by Jerry Paris and James Signorelli, it features Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, and David Graf in main roles. This piece focuses on the various filming locations and dates, with addition of some interesting backstage facts, enhancing the movie’s knowledge.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment” took place in several locations downtown of Los Angeles, California, USA. These include the Third Street Tunnel in Bunker Hill, Old Zoo in Griffith Park, Fire Station 23 on E. 5th Street, Los Angeles, and the Church of the Angels on Avenue 64, Pasadena. The filming happened within a period stretching from October 17, 1984, to January 16, 1985.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Steve Guttenberg | Carey Mahoney |
| Bubba Smith | Hightower |
| David Graf | Tackleberry |
| Michael Winslow | Larvell Jones |
| Bruce Mahler | Doug Fackler |
| Marion Ramsey | Laverne Hooks |
| Colleen Camp | Kirkland |
| Howard Hesseman | Pete Lassard |
| Art Metrano | Lt. Mauser |
| George Gaynes | Commandant Lassard |
| Julie Brown | Chloe |
| Peter Van Norden | Vinnie Schtulman |
| Tim Kazurinsky | Merchant |
| Ed Herlihy | Dooley |
| Sandy Ward | Sistrunk |
| Lance Kinsey | Proctor |
| Christopher Jackson | Mojo |
| Church Ortiz | Flacko |
| George R. Robertson | Chief Hurst |
| Arthur Batanides | Old Man Kirkland |
| Jackie Joseph | Mrs. Kirkland |
| Andrew Paris | Bud Kirkland |
| Monica Parker | Namu |
| Jennifer Darling | Mayor |
| Lucy Lee Flippin | Mom in Mercedes |
| Jason Hervey | Brat |
| Diana Bellamy | Nurse |
| Julie Paris | Check-out Girl |
| Debra Dusay | Preppy Girl |
| Jim Boyce | Preppy Guy |
| Tim Haldeman | Tim |
| Bert Williams | Bartender |
| Conrad Hurtt | Gas Station Attendant |
| William Yamadera | Greengrocer |
| Morris Beers | Crook |
| Greg Anthony | Policeman Cadet (uncredited) |
| G.W. Bailey | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Chester Grimes | Thug Wearing Bandana in Alleyway (uncredited) |
| Rich Hall | Street Punk (uncredited) |
| Paul McMichael | Young boy in alley getting mugged (uncredited) |
| Wayne Montanio | Crook (uncredited) |
| Tom Morga | Thug (uncredited) |
| Danny Nero | Precision Driver (uncredited) |
| Bill M. Ryusaki | Thug (uncredited) |
| Marshal Silverman | Junior Executive (uncredited) |
| Brian J. Williams | Zed’s Gang Member (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie marks the first assignment for the jumbled up police team.
- This comedy film was released on March 29, 1985, in the USA.
- Writers of the movie were Neal Israel, Pat Proft, and Barry W. Blaustein.
- It has a PG-13 rating, and its runtime is one hour and twenty-seven minutes.
- With an award to its credit, the user reviews stand at 112 and 31 critic reviews.
- The prime star cast includes Steve Guttenberg as Carey Mahoney, Bubba Smith as Hightower, and David Graf as Tackleberry. Other prominent actors were Michael Winslow, Bruce Mahler, Marion Ramsey, Colleen Camp, Howard Hesseman, Art Metrano, George Gaynes, and Bob Goldthwait.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Third Street Tunnel, Bunker Hill, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0517374
- Longitude: -118.249231
- Place ID: ChIJF6QV50zGwoARrzzu3fcyGtY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 448 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Old Zoo, Griffith Park – 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1339393
- Longitude: -118.2890378
- Place ID: ChIJoeH4cobAwoARtbdnxFol0VU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Old Los Angeles Zoo, 4801 Griffith Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Fire Station 23 – 225 E. 5th Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0456172
- Longitude: -118.2467782
- Place ID: ChIJb6NxCjbGwoAR2RzNsGcv76s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 225 E 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Church of the Angels – 1100 Avenue 64, Pasadena, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1255397
- Longitude: -118.1761599
- Place ID: ChIJL2SxA3bEwoARgYrqxekwjVw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1100 Avenue 64, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
