About Hot Shots! Part Deux

'Hot Shots! Part Deux' is a 1993 parody film directed by Jim Abrahams. The movie humorously spoofs famous action films and television series. Following on from the first film 'Hot Shots!', this installment sees the protagonist, Topper Harley, played by Charlie Sheen, being called back into action to rescue hostages in Iraq.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Bill Badalato, and directed by Jim Abrahams. Abrahams, Pat Proft, and Gene Quintano authored the screenplay. The production process was filled with humor, which translated into the parody moments within the film.

Actors

• Charlie Sheen as Topper Harley - Sheen finely embraces the absurdist comedy and convincingly plays the action-hero parody, Topper Harley.
• Lloyd Bridges as President Thomas 'Tug' Benson - Bridges excellently portrays the parody of a somewhat bewildered and accident-prone US President.
• Valeria Golino as Ramada Rodham Hayman - She delivers a comical performance as the love interest, who is also a professional spy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is filled with references to other movies including 'Rambo', 'Star Wars', 'Lady and the Tramp' and many others.
• Actor Charlie Sheen's father, Martin Sheen, cameos in the film in a spoof of a scene from 'Apocalypse Now', a movie in which Martin starred.

Quotes

• Topper Harley - "I'm not saying we wouldn't get our hair mussed up, but 10 to 20 million tops, okay, depending on the breaks."
• President Thomas 'Tug' Benson - "Here's the target area. That's a lot of real estate gentlemen."

Music, Soundtrack

• The score was composed by Basil Poledouris, introducing a light, comedic feel mixed with traditional action-movie elements.
• The soundtrack includes a crooner-style love song "Hot Shots of Love".