When Grease was released in cinemas in , its producers were all too aware of the power of a sequel. By then, film-goers were growing accustomed to successful movies spawning sequels, and Hollywood was relying on them to hook in an audience already sold on the original. More like this: - The most outrageous film ever made? So it seemed a no-brainer that Paramount Studios should decide to produce a sequel.

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Grease 2 is a American musical romantic comedy film and the sequel to the film Grease , which is based upon the musical of the same name by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Originally titled More Grease , the film was produced by Allan Carr and Robert Stigwood , and directed and choreographed by Patricia Birch , who also choreographed the first film and the Broadway musical. It takes place two years after the original film at Rydell High School, set in the — school year, with an almost entirely new cast, led by actors Maxwell Caulfield and Michelle Pfeiffer in her first starring role. The film, now known for being the breakout roles for Pfeiffer and Christopher McDonald , was otherwise poorly received, with Grease co-creator Jim Jacobs who did not have any involvement with Grease 2 particularly displeased with it. It is , two years after the original Grease ended. The first day of school has arrived "Alma Mater" from the original musical as Principal McGee and her secretary Blanche react in horror as the students, among them the new T-Birds and Pink Ladies, arrive at high school "Back to School Again". The Pink Ladies are now led by Stephanie Zinone, who feels she has "outgrown" her relationship with her ex-boyfriend Johnny Nogerelli, the arrogant and rather immature new leader of the T-Birds. A new arrival comes in the form of clean-cut English student Michael Carrington a cousin of Sandy Olsson from the previous film.
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Grease 2 is a American musical film and sequel to Grease , which is based upon the musical of the same name by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Grease 2 was produced by Allan Carr and Robert Stigwood, and directed and choreographed by Patricia Birch, who also choreographed the first film. It takes place two years after the original film at Rydell High School, with an almost entirely new cast, led by actors Maxwell Caulfield and Michelle Pfeiffer. It is , two years after the original Grease gang became seniors and a new academic year is just beginning at Rydell "Back to School Again". At the local bowling alley, a game " Score Tonight " turns sour due to the animosity between Johnny and Stephanie. Stephanie retaliates by kissing the next man who walks in the door, which happens to be Michael. Bemused by this unexpected kiss, Michael attempts to ask her out, but discovers that she has a very specific vision of her ideal man " Cool Rider Song ". He then realizes that he will only win her affection if he turns himself into a Cool Rider Character. Michael buys a motorcycle and trains himself to ride it.
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