Success, characters and actors: "Police Academy" as a parody of society

"Police Academy" was almost the best comedy film in 1984. Further follow-ups were less popular, but in general this project was remembered for a long time. This article is devoted to the performers of the main roles in the cult tape about the inept cops.

All ingenious is simple!

Once the screenwriter Neil Israel came to the police station. He did not demand to let him go, but peacefully sat on the sidelines, recording everything that was happening. Returning home, he finalized the material, anticipating that from this something can be obtained. If this happens, it will become a kind of revenge: law enforcement will appear in a completely different light! Together with friend Hugh Wilson, Neil began to make his way to Warner Bros. Considering the script is not bad for a possible comedy, the company gave permission for production. If the writers knew what this idea would lead to later ...

She led to seven separate parts and a television series. The project quickly gained success, barely out on the screens in 1984, and the actors of the film "Police Academy" woke up the next morning famous.

What educational institution!

The first thing that pleased the audience was the mixture of comedy and parody. In the picture, not only the police, but also many social and social stereotypes are played out. Well, really, in reality, the mayor of the city will issue an order, according to which the first police officer can be taken to the police academy? It's not just unreasonable, it's not safe! Henceforth, the ranks of inept guardians of law and order are replenished with sluts, hooligans and simply those who do not have clear mental abilities.

Search for the main screen losers

When designing the project, it was planned to invite Tom Hanks. At the audition came an unknown actor Steve Guttenberg, interrupted by small television roles, and demonstrated all his comedic potential. The creators approved him for the role, especially as he requested a smaller fee.

At casting, many beginners, as well as actors who have already gained popularity, have auditioned. "Police Academy" included a rich, and most importantly, a variety of characters, which will be the cadets of the Academy and their mentors. Because the actors needed all sorts - from small to large. In general, the cast was selected for a small period of time, which allowed to quickly begin the survey itself.

Actors. "Police Academy": a good start

Steve Gutenberg played the role of cadet Carey Mahoney. At the time of filming he was 26 years old. He tried for several years to make his way to the movies, but he had to take up any work because of the lack of suitable proposals. With the "Police Academy", which served him as a good launching pad, his whole career is connected. The owner of the name star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, Steve starred in more than a hundred paintings. Among his most famous works - films "Cocoon", "Short Circuit" and "Three Men and a Little Lady." In addition to his main activities, he tries himself as a screenwriter, producer and director. After the hurricane Katrina acted as a volunteer.

Perhaps the most handsome of all female cadets, Karen Thompson, was played by Kim Cattrall. The British actress, not yet a star, moved to the New York Academy of Art at the age of sixteen, after which she signed a contract with producer Otto Preminger to shoot in several films. Participated in television programs. In 1979, starred in the "Incredible Hulk", playing Dr. Gabriel White.

The most popular actress brought the series of the channel HBO "Sex and the City", where she played the role of windy Samantha Jones. Kim takes a world recognition with lightning speed. For the subsequent advertising of Pepsi, she actively uses the image of the lascivious Samantha, to which viewers are accustomed. While filming the series and two of his feature films, the actress starred in other projects: "Crossroads", "The Devil and Daniel Webster", "The Princess of Ice." Cattrall is a writer - she released the book "Find Yourself" and "Dossier on Sexuality."

Courtesy of Moses Hightower played Bubba Smith, known not only as an actor, but also as an American football player. Recognition was received thanks to the "Police Academy", which became for him one of the first serious works. With the completion of the film and his sequels actively withdrawn, participating in an alternative continuation - the same-name series in 1997.

Michael Winslow played the role of cadet Larvell Jones. A famous actor and comedian. Its characteristic feature is the ability to simulate a variety of sounds with the help of a voice, for which he received the nickname "a man of ten thousand sound effects." He started his career with the comedy "The Next Movie of Chich and Chong", where his partner was Cheech Marin.

In the film, other actors played. "Police Academy" can boast of stars such as George Bailey (Lieutenant Thaddeus Harris), George Gaines (commandant Eric Lassard), Leslie Easterbrook (Sergeant Debbie Callahan), Marion Ramsey (cadet Lavern Hooks), David Graf (cadet Eugene Tuckleberry) .

A new attempt: success or failure?

The final part about the service and adventures of the newly born cadets was published in 1994. But this did not end the story of the franchise "Police Academy". The series, named after its predecessor, was launched in 1997. It was conceived as a revival of the cult of the original film and consisted of twenty-six episodes. Michael Winslow became the only actor whose character plays the main role. In some episodes appear actors familiar to the film: David Graf, Bubba Smith, Leslie Easterbrook, George Gaines, George R. Robertston, Art Metrano, Tim Kazurinsky.

And yet, whatever the attempts to recreate a series of parts of the "Police Academy", it is unlikely that the successor will be able to surpass the original. The success of the comedy was obvious and confirmed by the audience's love and criticism. Characters for a long time remained in the memory of fans, like actors, "Police Academy" for which has become a whole era in creative life.