"Police Academy" has become almost the mostthe best comedy film of 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 inept cops.
Once the screenwriter Neil Israel came to the policeplot. 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 officers 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 later lead to ...
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.
The first thing that the viewers liked was the mixturecomedy with a 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! From now on, the ranks of inept guardians of law and order are replenished with sluts, hooligans and simply those who do not have clear mental abilities.
When designing the project, it was planned to inviteTom 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 were tried, andalso already popular actors. "Police Academy" included a rich, and most importantly, a variety of characters, which will be cadets of the Academy and their mentors. Because the actors needed all sorts - from small to large. In general, the cast was selected for an insignificant period of time, which allowed to start the shooting as soon as possible.
Steve Guttenberg played the role of cadet CareyMahoney. At the time of filming he was 26 years old. For several years he tried 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 entire 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 prettiest of allfemale cadets, Karen Thompson, 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 the director 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 serieschannel HBO "Sex and the City", where she played the role of windy Samantha Jones. Kim quickly receives world recognition. 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 a player in American football. 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 also in the alternative sequel - the same-name series in 1997.
Michael Winslow played the role of cadet LarwellJones. 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." Career began with the comedy "The next film Chicha and Chong", where his partner was Chic Marin.
In the picture, 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) .
The final part about the service and adventuresthe new-born cadets came out 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, the actors familiar to the film appear: David Graf, Bubba Smith, Leslie Easterbrook, George Gaines, George R. Robertston, Art Metrano, Tim Kazurinsky.
And yet, no matter what the attempts areto 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.
