Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Detective John Kimble who goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to catch a criminal. Penelope Ann Miller plays fellow teacher Joyce Palmieri, and the late Pamela Reed plays his partner Detective Phoebe…
Main cast
- Detective John Kimble / Mr. TwinklesArnold SchwarzeneggerMain
- Joyce Palmieri / Rachel CrispPenelope Ann MillerMain
- Detective Phoebe O’HaraPamela ReedMain
Supporting cast
- Miss SchlowskiLinda HuntSupp
- Eleanor Crisp (grandmother)Carroll BakerSupp
- Cullen Crisp Sr.Richard TysonSupp
- Dominic Palmieri / CrispJoseph CousinsSupp
- Dominic Palmieri / CrispChristian CousinsSupp
Guest & voice
- Crisp’s motherAngela BassettVoice
- Henry (the father at race)Heidi SwedbergGuest
- Danny’s motherMolly McClureGuest
- PrincipalJayne EastwoodGuest
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About this cast
Kindergarten Cop is a 1990 American comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman. Arnold Schwarzenegger leads as Detective John Kimble, who poses as a kindergarten teacher to locate the ex-wife of a drug dealer. The film blends action with heartwarming classroom comedy and was a major box office success.
FAQs
Who plays John Kimble in Kindergarten Cop?
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Detective John Kimble, the undercover kindergarten cop.
What is the film Kindergarten Cop about?
A tough LAPD detective goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher in a small town to find a dangerous drug dealer’s ex-wife and son.
Is Kindergarten Cop based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional comedy film written by Murray Salem, though it was inspired by a story concept about a police officer working in a school.
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