The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988): Cast & Ratings
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is a 1988 action comedy directed by David Zucker, starring Leslie Nielsen, O.J. Simpson and Priscilla Presley. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $78.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- David Zucker
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! About?
The premise of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A bumbling detective, Frank Drebin, finds himself embroiled in a bizarre case involving a plot to brainwash citizens into assassins. Navigating a web of deceit and mayhem, he careens from one absurd situation to the next, showcasing his trademark ineptitude. While attempting to solve the case, Frank also tries to win the heart of Jane Spencer, who may unknowingly hold the key to stopping the sinister scheme.
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- absurd comedy
- neo screwball comedy
- parody comedy
- spoof
- parody
- terrorist
- good versus evil
- baseball player
- cult comedy
- police investigation
- los angeles police department
- scene before opening credits
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- musical scene
- joke in end credits
- ayatollah khomeini character
- yasser arafat character
- nicolae ceausescu character
- hypnosis
- deadpan
- woman wears only a man's shirt
- pantyhose
- first of series
- police
- female rear nudity
- female frontal nudity
- remote control
- man turned into a robot
- female full frontal nudity
- plainclothes police officer
- american police officer
- armed man
- screwball comedy
- police detective
- mind control
- scheme
- hospital
- embarrassment
- assassination plot
- slapstick comedy
- assassin
- baseball game
- scene during opening credits
- comic hero
- post hypnotic suggestion
- police lieutenant
- bumbling cop
- lapd
- queen elizabeth ii character
- secret meeting
- crash through window
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Cast
Leslie Nielsen leads the cast, with O.J. Simpson and Priscilla Presley. Directed by David Zucker.
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Director David Zucker
More from David Zucker
More films directed by David Zucker, best-rated first: Airplane!, Ruthless People, Top Secret! and The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear.
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! 76 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 73% User score
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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Plot Summary
What happens in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Police Squad Lieutenant Frank Drebin enjoys a much-needed vacation in Beirut, fate intervenes, presenting him with a chance to disrupt a covert gathering of international foes. This unlikely coalition consists of infamous figures like Idi Amin, Muammar Gaddafi, Ayatollah Khomeini, Yasser Arafat, Fidel Castro, and Mikhail Gorbachev, all conspiring to execute a terrorist plot designed to humiliate the United States.
Back in Los Angeles, Officer Nordberg is determined to uncover Vincent Ludwig’s heroin operation. However, he falls victim to an ambush by Ludwig’s henchmen, leaving him severely injured. Upon returning to L.A., Drebin visits his ailing colleague and uncovers cryptic clues pointing to Ludwig’s involvement in Nordberg’s dire situation.
Full summary
The whole story of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, scene by scene
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Box Office
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! grossed $78.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$78.8M
- US & Canada
- $78.8M
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip A real slobberknocker!
How Well Do You Know The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Where is Lieutenant Frank Drebin vacationing at the beginning of the film?
Cars in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
45 cars on screen, including the 1988 Chevrolet Corsica and the 1982 Dodge Diplomat.
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1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
1986 Ford Taurus Important role
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Also Known As
44 alternative titles, including “Mannen med den nakna pistolen” and “Bláznivá strela - Z archívu policajného oddelenia”.
- Also known as
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- Mannen med den nakna pistolen
- Bláznivá strela - Z archívu policajného oddelenia
- Голи пиштољ
- Bláznivá střela: Z archivů policejního oddělení
- La pistola sin funda
- Çıplak Silah: Polis Kayıtlarından!
- 총알 탄 사나이
- The Naked Gun։ From the Files of Police Squad!
- Die nackte Kanone
- Una pallottola spuntata
- Голый пистолет: Из полицейских архивов
- Çıplak Silah: Polis Dosyalarından
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- Aonde É que Pára a Polícia
- Mies ja alaston ase
- Csupasz pisztoly
- Y a-t-il un flic pour sauver la reine ?
- Agárralo como puedas
- Høj pistolføring
- Den nakna pistolen
- Bláznivá střela
- Naga broń: Z akt Wydziału Specjalnego
- 白头神探
- Bláznivá strela
- 裸の銃を持つ男
- Голият пищов
- Τρελές Σφαίρες
- האקדח מת מצחוק
- Mannen med den nakne pistol
- 총알탄 사나이
- Corra que a Polícia Vem Aí!
- L'Agent fait la farce
- Голий пістолет: Із файлів поліційного відділку
- ¿Y dónde está el policía?
- ปืนเปลือย ภาค 1
- 笑彈龍虎榜
- Gola pištola
- Un polițist cu explozie întârziată
- Palja relvaga
- Goli pištolj
- Nuogas ginklas: Iš ypatingojo policijos skyriaus
- السلاح العاري: من ملفات فرقة الشرطة!
- Họng Súng Vô Hình
- Agafa-ho com puguis
- Голи пиштољ: Из архива полицијског одреда
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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! released?
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! was released on December 2, 1988.
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.
More films by David Zucker Who is in the cast of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! stars Leslie Nielsen, O.J. Simpson and Priscilla Presley.
How much did The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! make at the box office?
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! grossed $78.8 million worldwide.
How is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! rated?
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! has 76 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! have a post-credit scene?
No. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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