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Movie Info

Release Date: December 02, 1988
Runtime: 86 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (11)
Genres:
Crime Comedy
Budget: $12,000,000
Revenue: $152,356,177
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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88%
Tomatometer
76
76/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
4,418 votes
7.6/10
IMDb
221,162 votes
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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

1988

"Crime doesn't stand a chance against absurdity."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Police Squad!? 🇪🇸 ES: La Pistola Desnuda? 🇰🇷 KO: 총알 탄 사나이? 🇷🇴 RO: Un polițist cu explozie întârziată 🇸🇰 SK: Bláznivá strela - Z archívu policajného oddelenia? All international titles (11) →
Crime Comedy 86 min 7.6/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $12,000,000
Revenue: $152,356,177
Profit $140,356,177
ROI +1169.6% (12.7x)

Movies from Naked Gun Collection

The Naked Gun Collection is a series of hilarious, slapstick comedy films centered around the bumbling police detective, Frank Drebin, played by the iconic Leslie Nielsen. Filled with puns, visual gags, and absurd situations, these films poke fun at the conventions of the crime and detective genre, providing endless laughs and entertainment.

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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is directed by David Zucker .

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Keywords

#los angeles, california 122 #police 87 #terrorism 56 #good versus evil 48 #exhilarated 45 #assassination 34 #parody 30 #buddy cop 29 #based on tv series 29 #slapstick comedy 26 #baseball 18 #anarchic comedy 13 #illegal drugs 6 #criminal investigation 4 #aquarium 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

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  • The film was shot primarily in Los Angeles, with several scenes filmed at recognizable locations like the Los Angeles City Hall, which stood in for the police precinct.

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  • During the film's production, the crew utilized a variety of practical effects to create the comedic chaos, including elaborate stunts and props that enhanced the slapstick humor.

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  • The character of Frank Drebin was originally portrayed by actor Leslie Nielsen in the short-lived television series 'Police Squad!', and his comedic style significantly contributed to the film's success.

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  • In one scene, a background character can be seen holding a sign that humorously misspells 'Queen Elizabeth II' as 'Queen Elisabeth II', showcasing the film's attention to comedic detail.

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  • The Naked Gun is part of a trilogy, followed by 'The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear' and 'The Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult', all featuring the same core cast and comedic style.

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  • The film features a memorable score composed by Ira Newborn, which includes a mix of original music and humorous variations of classical pieces, enhancing the comedic effect throughout the film.

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  • The production team included several members who had previously worked on 'Airplane!', which influenced the comedic timing and visual gags found in The Naked Gun.

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