The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.
Critics Sentiment
Frank disguised as umpire stops Reggie Jackson assassination
Frank accidentally burns down Ludwig's office while searching
The film dips slightly during the middle investigation sequences but rebounds strongly for the universally praised baseball stadium finale.
The Naked Gun maintains consistently high audience approval throughout, opening strong with the Beirut sequence and building to a comedic peak during the baseball stadium climax. While some middle portions show minor weakness where not every gag lands perfectly, the film's rapid-fire humor and Leslie Nielsen's performance keep sentiment positive. Critics consistently praise the film's ability to deliver sustained laughs from start to finish.
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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
Tiny Ron
Al
'Weird Al' Yankovic
'Weird Al'
Leslie Maier
'Weird Leslie'
Winifred Freedman
Stephanie
Joe Grifasi
Foreman
Tony Brafa
Enrico Pallazzo
Lorali Hart
Woman On Ledge
Nicholas Worth
Thug #1
Ronald G. Joseph
Thug #27
Doris Hess
Nurse #2
Crew
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