On land, on sea, or in the air, no place is safe from them!|Apr. 02, 1987|United States|88 Min.|PG
Genre: Comedy;Crime
Description: Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol is a 1987 American comedy film and the fourth installment in the Police Academy series. The franchise, which began in 1984, focuses on a group of misfit recruits striving to prove themselves as capable police officers despite their quirky personalities. The first six films were released in the 1980s, with the final installment, Police Academy: Mission to Moscow, arriving in 1994.
The series follows Carey Mahoney (played by Steve Guttenberg), a repeat offender forced to join the police academy as punishment. Each film relies on slapstick humor, physical comedy, and lighthearted characterizations. While critics often panned the sequels, they achieved significant commercial success, with the first film grossing $149.8 million worldwide and the entire series earning $387 million in total.
Police Academy 4 continues the tradition of underdog stories, blending humor with themes of perseverance. The franchise has been compared to the British Carry On series due to their shared use of ensemble casts, lowbrow humor, and physical comedy. Actors George Gaynes, Michael Winslow, and David Graf appeared in all seven films, maintaining continuity throughout the series.
Cast director: Jim Drake
Cast actor: Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, Michael Winslow, Sharon Stone, David Graf, Bobcat Goldthwait, G. W. Bailey, David Spade, Steve Caballero, Tony Hawk
Original name: Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol