The best Bubba Smith’s comedy movies

Bubba Smith

Bubba Smith

28/02/1945- 03/08/2011
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Police Academy

Police Academy
6.7/10
  • Genre: ComedyCrime
  • Release: 22/03/1984
  • Character: Cadet Moses Hightower
New rules enforced by the Lady Mayoress mean that sex, weight, height and intelligence need no longer be a factor for joining the Police Force. This opens the floodgates for all and sundry to enter the Police Academy, much to the chagrin of the instructors. Not everyone is there through choice, though. Social misfit Mahoney has been forced to sign up as the only alternative to a jail sentence and it doesn't take long before he falls foul of the boorish Lieutenant Harris. But before long, Mahoney realises that he is enjoying being a police cadet and decides he wants to stay... while Harris decides he wants Mahoney out!

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
5.8/10
  • Genre: ComedyCrime
  • Release: 28/03/1985
  • Character: Hightower
Officer Carey Mahoney and his cohorts have finally graduated from the Police Academy and are about to hit the streets on their first assignment. Question is, are they ready to do battle with a band of graffiti-tagging terrorists? Time will tell, but don't sell short this cheerful band of doltish boys in blue.

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
5/10
  • Genre: ComedyCrime
  • Release: 02/04/1987
  • Character: Sgt. Moses Hightowe
A new batch of recruits arrives at Police Academy, this time a group of civilian volunteers who have joined Commandant Lassard's new Citizens on Patrol program. Although the community relations project has strong governmental support, a disgusted Captain Harris is determined to see it fail.

Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach

Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
4.6/10
  • Genre: ComedyCrime
  • Release: 17/03/1988
  • Character: Sgt. Moses Hightower
The Police Academy misfits travel to Miami Beach for Commandant Lassard to be honored with a prestigious lifetime award pending his retirement. Things take a turn when Lassard unknowingly ends up in possession of stolen diamonds from a jewel heist.

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Gremlins 2: The New Batch
6.4/10
Young sweethearts Billy and Kate move to the Big Apple, land jobs in a high-tech office park and soon reunite with the friendly and lovable Gizmo. But a series of accidents creates a whole new generation of Gremlins. The situation worsens when the devilish green creatures invade a top-secret laboratory and develop genetically altered powers, making them even harder to destroy!

Police Academy 3: Back in Training

Police Academy 3: Back in Training
5.4/10
  • Genre: ComedyCrime
  • Release: 20/03/1986
  • Character: Sgt. Moses Hightower
When police funding is cut, the Governor announces he must close one of the academies. To make it fair, the two police academies must compete against each other to stay in operation. Mauser persuades two officers in Lassard's academy to better his odds, but things don't quite turn out as expected...

Police Academy 6: City Under Siege

Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
4.4/10
  • Genre: ComedyCrime
  • Release: 09/03/1989
  • Character: Lt. Moses Hightower
Our favourite police men are called together to deal with a gang who rob banks and jewelers. Using their various talents as well as their extraordinary luck, the crooks stand no chance against our men and women in blue.

The Silence of the Hams

The Silence of the Hams
4.6/10
The federal agent Joe Dee Foster is currently investigating a serial killer, helped by doctor Animal who is isolated in a maximum security jail.

Stroker Ace

Stroker Ace
4.9/10
Stroker Ace, a champion NASCAR driver, is standing at the top of his career, but is getting fed up with having to do as he's told. In between rebelling against his sponsor (a fried chicken chain)'s promotion gimmicks (like making him dress up in giant chicken suit) he spends the rest of the movie trying to bed the buxom Pembrook.

The Naked Truth

The Naked Truth
3.6/10
Two friends, both named Frank, accidentally obtain a suitcase at the airport. It contains incriminating evidence against a mafia boss, who sends his Terminator-like lackie to find them. The Franks hide by impersonating make-up women for a beauty pageant. While in drag, the mafioso falls in love with one of the Franks.

Half Nelson

Half Nelson
6.3/10
Rocky Nelson is a New York cop, who after making a major bust and selling the rights of his story to Hollywood decides to try his luck out as an actor. However, when he gets there, the directors think that he is too short to be an actor. He is then approach by someone who offers him a job at a Hollywood security agency, cause he would fit in there being an ex-cop and while working there he could come in contact with some Hollywood heavy-weights who could give him the break he needs. And at the same he gets to live in Dean Martin's guest-house.

Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!

Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
7/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 03/03/1985
  • Character: Bubba
Rodney Dangerfield's third ABC special.

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