Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult

About Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult

Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult is a 1994 comedy film and the third and final installment in The Naked Gun film series. The film was directed by Peter Segal, and its screenplay was written by Pat Proft and David Zucker. The plot follows an LA detective, Lt. Frank Drebin, who comes out of retirement to help Police Squad foil a terrorist attempt to detonate a bomb at the 64th Annual Academy Awards.

Making / Production

Production of Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult was a collaborative effort by the team at Paramount Pictures. Directed by Peter Segal and script penned by Pat Proft and David Zucker, the movie strove to uphold the classic comedy elements that the series was renowned for. Principal photography took place in Los Angeles with Robert M. Stevens serving as the Director of Photography.

Actors

• Leslie Nielsen as Lieutenant Frank Drebin: Nielsen again pulled off a masterful comedic performance in the role of Lt. Drebin, delivering his lines with the perfect blend of seriousness and absurdity.
• Priscilla Presley as Jane Spencer-Drebin: Priscilla Presley reprised her role as Jane, bringing humor and charm to the character.
• George Kennedy as Captain Ed Hocken: Kennedy brings his robust persona to the role of Captain Ed Hocken, providing countless laughs and impeccable timing.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the final film in The Naked Gun series. Despite its subtitle, “The Final Insult,” a proposed fourth film was being discussed, although it ultimately never came to fruition.
• Actor O.J. Simpson’s scenes were filmed during the break of his infamous murder trial.
• The movie parodies numerous other films, including “The Untouchables,” “Thelma & Louise,” and “The Great Escape.”

Awards

The film received two nominations at the Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst New Star (Anna Nicole Smith) and Worst Original Song ("(He's) The Most".

Quotes

• "Like a midget at a urinal, I was going to have to stay on my toes." - Frank Drebin
• "Frank, you're the bravest, most noble man I've ever known." - Jane Spencer-Drebin
• "Just think—the next time I shoot someone, I could be arrested." - Frank Drebin

Music, Soundtrack

• "I Guess I'm Just Screwed" - Ira Newborn
• "(He's) The Most" - Slappy White
• "The Untouchables (End Title)" - Ennio Morricone