The huge success of Canadian comedy Porky’s (1981) – it grossed over $110 million – convinced the main creative talents that a sequel would be a good idea, so a couple of years later all the leads reunited for this continuation of the story.
This time the 1950s gang from (the fictional) Angel Beach High School in Florida is trying to mount an evening of Shakespeare but faces opposition from the Righteous Flock – led by the fire-and-brimstone breathing Reverend Bubba Flavel (Bill Wiley) – who deem the Bard obscene, and the KKK – led by Eustis (William Fuller) – who object to the casting of a Seminole Indian (Joseph Runningfox) as Romeo.
A tighter plot than its predecessor, but with the same emphasis on sex – and, like the original, it’s very funny in places.
Pee Wee
Dan Monahan Tommy
Wyatt Knight Billy
Mark Herrier Mickey
Roger Wilson Tim
Cyril O’Reilly Meat
Tony Ganios Wendy
Kaki Hunter Brian
Scott Colomby Ms Balbricker
Nancy Parsons John Henry
Joseph Runningfox Carter
Eric Christmas Reverend Bubba Flavel
Bill Wiley Gebhardt
Edward Winter Sandy Le Toi
Cisse Cameron Mrs Morris
Ilse Earl Ted
Art Hindle Bill Jumper
Anthony Pena Steve
Rod Ball Mike Jumper
Russell Bates Sandy’s MC
Peter Conrad Frank
Jack Mulcahy Stemrick
Chuck Wahl Maitre d’
Ted Richert Eustis (Klan Leader)
William Fuller Mayor Abernathy
Mal Jones Commissioner Couch
Richard Liberty Commissioner Hurley
Fred Buch Parker
Brian Smith Big Edna
Melanie Grefe Coach Goodenough
Bill Hindman
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