The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)

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When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.

Director: David Zucker

Genre: Comedy, Crime

Runtime: 86 min

Release Date: December 2, 1988

Cast

Leslie Nielsen - Frank Drebin
Priscilla Presley - Jane Spencer
Ricardo Montalban - Vincent Ludwig
George Kennedy - Ed Hocken
O. J. Simpson - Nordberg
Susan Beaubian - Mrs. Nordberg
Nancy Marchand - Mayor
Raye Birk - Pahpshmir
Jeannette Charles - Queen Elizabeth II
Ed Williams - Ted Olsen

Screenplay

Music: Ira Newborn

Cinematography: Robert M. Stevens, Robert C. Thomas

Editing: Michael Jablow

Production: Paramount Pictures

Country: United States of America

Language: English

Budget: $12M

Box Office: $152M

Original Language: en

Themes

Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Fun Physical Comedy

Keywords

assassination, police, aquarium, baseball, parody, slapstick comedy, los angeles, california, terrorism, illegal drugs, criminal investigation, buddy cop, hypnotize, anarchic comedy, good versus evil, based on tv series

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! about?: When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.
Who directed The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! was directed by David Zucker.
Who stars in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! stars Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalban, George Kennedy, O. J. Simpson, Susan Beaubian.
How long is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is a Comedy, Crime film.
What is the budget of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! had a budget of $12M.
How much did The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! gross?: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! grossed $152M worldwide.
Where was The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! produced?: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?: The themes of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Fun Physical Comedy.