About Naked Gun 33 1/3 (HBO)

"Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult" is a 1994 American comedy film, and the third and final installment in "The Naked Gun" film series, which was based on the television series "Police Squad!". The film stars Leslie Nielsen as the bumbling police lieutenant Frank Drebin, trying to foil a criminal plot to bomb the Academy Awards ceremony. The film's title is a pun on the length of film reels and the number 33 ⅓ is a comedic spoof of record speeds.

Making / Production

Released on March 18, 1994, the film was written by Pat Proft and David Zucker, who had previously worked on the first two installments of the series. The film was directed by Peter Segal and produced by Robert K. Weiss, David Zucker, and Gil Netter. The production companies involved in bringing the film to life included Paramount Pictures and Zucker Brothers Productions.

Actors

• Leslie Nielsen as Lt. Frank Drebin, his signature bumbling yet well-meaning character, who often stumbles into solving crimes.
• Priscilla Presley as Jane Spencer, who plays Drebin's wife. She brings a mix of charm and wit to her character.
• O.J. Simpson as Det. Nordberg, playing Drebin's loyal sidekick who inevitably becomes victim to physical comedy.
• Fred Ward as Rocco Dillon, the main antagonist, who is planning to bomb the Academy Awards.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite its subtitle "The Final Insult", a fourth installment of Naked Gun was planned. However, it was eventually scrapped after the death of star Leslie Nielsen in 2010.
• The baseball game scene in the film was shot at a real ballgame. The production took advantage of a real-life rain delay to shoot the scene.
• In the film, there's a major plot involving the Academy Awards. The scenes were shot weeks after the actual Oscars took place in 1994.

Quotes

• "It's a topsy-turvy world, and maybe the problems of two people don't amount to a hill of beans. But this is our hill. And these are our beans!" - Frank Drebin
• "I love it. This is Frank Drebin, Police Squad. Throw down your guns, and come on out with your hands up. Or come on out, then throw down your guns, whichever way you wanna do it. Just remember the two key elements here. One, guns to be thrown down; two, come on out!" - Frank Drebin

Music, Soundtrack

• "I'm Into Something Good" performed by Herman's Hermits - played during jail scene.
• "Star Spangled Banner" arranged & performed by Isaac Hayes - plays at the Oscars ceremony in the film.