About The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (HBO)

"The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!" is a hilarious police comedy that will keep you on the edge of your seat with laughter. The movie features Leslie Nielsen in the role of the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin, whose mission is to stop a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth. This madcap caper, filled with ridiculous situations, slapstick humor, and puns, was released in 1998 by HBO and is rated PG-13.

Making / Production

This classic film was produced by HBO and directed by David Zucker. The Zuckers and Abraham, known for their off-the-wall comedies, used their unique brand of humor to create a film that parodies serious crime dramas. The hilarious script was written by Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Pat Proft.

Actors

• Leslie Nielsen - Lt. Frank Drebin: Nielsen brilliantly plays the role of a bumbling, clueless police officer whose serious demeanor belies the comedic chaos that follows him.
• Priscilla Presley - Jane Spencer: Presley provides the romantic interest of the film, managing to bring comedic timing and a sense of bemusement to her character, Jane Spencer, Frank's love interest.
• Ricardo Montalban - Vincent Ludwig: As the villain of the piece, Montalban brings a sense of seriousness that serves to heighten the comedy all the more.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The notable baseball scene in the film was shot during an actual game at Dodger Stadium.
• Leslie Nielsen and Priscilla Presley's comedic chemistry was so good that they continued working together in two more sequels.
• Despite being a parody, the movie was appreciated by a wide audience and earned significant box office success.

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
• "Like a blind man at an orgy, I was going to have to feel things out" - Frank Drebin

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's memorable score was composed by Ira Newborn.
• The soundtrack includes the hit songs "I'm into Something Good", "Louie Louie", and "I Love LA".