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Top Secret! 1984

A hapless American linguist is mistaken for a secret agent and plunged into a ridiculous adventure. He must navigate a series of mistaken identities, outrageous situations, and slapstick comedy while trying to foil the plans of an evil dictator and save the world. The film parodies classic spy films with its over-the-top humor and absurd plot.

A hapless American linguist is mistaken for a secret agent and plunged into a ridiculous adventure. He must navigate a series of mistaken identities, outrageous situations, and slapstick comedy while trying to foil the plans of an evil dictator and save the world. The film parodies classic spy films with its over-the-top humor and absurd plot.

Does Top Secret! have end credit scenes?

No!

Top Secret! does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Top Secret!

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Metacritic

68

Metascore

6.1

User Score

IMDb

7.2 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

71

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User Score

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Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for Top Secret!

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This uproarious comedy is a masterclass in movie references, delivering a riotous parody of classic films in the most absurd, laugh-out-loud manner imaginable. Nick Rivers (Val Kilmer), an archetypical 1950s rock ‘n roll sensation, embodies the spirit of icons like Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, and Buddy Holly, combining youthful exuberance with a charmingly clueless demeanor.

Invited to East Germany for a music festival, Nick is blissfully unaware that the nefarious “Nazi’s” are using the event as a facade for their sinister plans of global domination, seeking to divert the attention of NATO nations with the festive distractions. Amidst the chaos, he crosses paths with the enchanting Hillary (Lucy Gutteridge), who secretly works with the French Resistance, a delightfully bizarre group of freedom fighters boasting whimsically on-the-nose names like Chocolate Mousse (Eddie Tagoe) and Deja Vu (Jim Carter).

Through a series of slapstick misadventures, Nick gets himself into a whirlwind of trouble, culminating in a comically disastrous stint in jail. However, he’s eventually set free to take the stage at the festival, where the stakes rise. Tensions flare as Hillary’s former flame, Nigel (Christopher Villiers), resurfaces, flaunting his impressive physique and stirring up old feelings.

Will Nick’s affection for Hillary withstand the test of this unexpected reunion, and can he rise to the occasion to aid the resistance with his lively tunes and mesmerizing dance moves? As he contemplates whether he can charm his way into Hillary’s heart—while still performing his catchy hit “Tutti Frutti”—the audience is left on the edge of their seats, waiting for a climax that promises to be as side-splittingly funny as it is heartwarming.

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Cars Featured in Top Secret!

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AEC

Regal IV RF

Austin

1958

FX4

Bentley

1952

R-Type

Chrysler

1938

Kew Six

Ford

1974

Pinto

Ford

1937

V8 Station Wagon

IFA

P3

Mercedes-Benz

G5

Mercedes-Benz

LG3000

Simca

1968

1100

Movie Themes and Keywords

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