![]() ![]() Back in California, the case holding Crisp in jail is closed after Cindy dies from using tainted cocaine provided by Crisp's mother, Eleanor. She is estranged from her husband and will not speak of him, telling Dominic that he lives in France.Ĭonversing with the gradually more trusting Joyce, Kimble deduces that she is Rachel and that Dominic is Cullen, Jr. Kimble also becomes fond of Joyce, a fellow teacher whose son Dominic is one of his students. She assures him that even though she does not agree with his methods, she can see that he is a good teacher. At one point, he deals with a case of child abuse by assaulting, threatening and pressing charges against the father of an abused student, winning Miss Schlowski's favor since she long suspected this was going on. Kimble begins to enjoy his undercover role. With the use of his pet ferret as a class mascot, positive reinforcement, his police training as a model for structure in class, and his experience as a father, he becomes a much admired and cherished figure to the students. ![]() Though initially overwhelmed, he adapts to his new status quickly, despite not having any formal teaching experience. The suspicious school principal, Miss Schlowski, is convinced Kimble will not last long before quitting. However, she is incapacitated by a severe stomach flu, so Kimble takes her place. O'Hara is tasked with finding Rachel through her son by acting as a substitute teacher in a kindergarten class at Astoria Elementary School. Partnered with former teacher-turned-detective Phoebe O'Hara, Kimble goes undercover in Astoria, Oregon, to find Rachel and offer her immunity in exchange for testifying against Crisp in court. ![]() Critical reception was mixed, though Schwarzenegger earned high marks for expanding into comedy films after his early work in action-adventure productions.Īfter years of pursuing Cullen Crisp, an infamous drug dealer, LAPD detective John Kimble arrests him for murder when a girl named Cindy witnessed Crisp murder an informant after getting information regarding the whereabouts of his former wife, Rachel, who he claims stole millions of dollars from him before fleeing with his son, Cullen, Jr. The film was released in the United States on December 21, 1990, and grossed $202 million worldwide. A direct-to-video sequel, Kindergarten Cop 2, was released in 2016. The original music score was composed by Randy Edelman. Pamela Reed, Penelope Ann Miller and Linda Hunt co-star. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as John Kimble, a tough police detective working undercover as a kindergarten teacher to locate the wife and child of drug dealer Cullen Crisp ( Richard Tyson), who are living under assumed identities. Featuring Pamela Reed ( The Best of Times ), Linda Hunt ( Silverado ), Richard Tyson ( Three O’Clock High ), Carroll Baker ( The Carpetbaggers ) and Cathy Moriarty ( Raging Bull ).Kindergarten Cop is a 1990 American action comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and distributed by Universal Pictures. Once he gains the respect of his class, as well as the affections of a beautiful teacher (Penelope Ann Miller, The Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag ), Detective Kimble must prepare for a final confrontation with his prey in this gut-busting smash comedy directed by the great Ivan Reitman ( Ghostbusters, Twins ). Now facing 23 screaming kids, he has to keep them under control without blowing his top and his cover. But to trap an elusive criminal he is forced to face his most challenging assignment yet: going undercover as a kindergarten teacher. Screen legend Arnold Schwarzenegger ( The Terminator, Predator, Total Recall ) teaches a lesson in hilarity in this heartwarming action-comedy classic! Detective John Kimble (Schwarzenegger) is a veteran of the mean streets of Los Angeles, ready and able to tackle anything. ![]()
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