The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

(1988)

In the heart of Los Angeles, chaos reigns as an elusive criminal mastermind known only as “The Kingpin” orchestrates a plot that could jeopardize the city’s most significant event—the international peace summit attended by world leaders. With tensions mounting and the threat of global catastrophe looming, the police force turns to its most notoriously inept detective, Lt. Frank Drebin, a bumbling yet endearing hero whose heart is bigger than his skill set.

Frank is a former undercover cop who finds himself hilariously ill-equipped for the task at hand. Newly out of the witness protection program after a series of slapstick mistaken identities, he staunchly believes in law and order, even if his code of conduct is built on an avalanche of misunderstandings and comic blunders. As the clock ticks down to the peace summit, Frank must pair up with his savvy partner, Jane, a no-nonsense detective who is exasperated yet intrigued by his unconventional methods. Together, they navigate a web of absurdity, drawing in a colorful cast of supporting characters, including the lovably inept Chief, a hapless informant with a penchant for distractions, and a suave secret agent who believes he is the real hero of the story.

Amidst the pandemonium, Frank discovers that The Kingpin has infiltrated the summit with a dastardly plan involving a notorious device capable of rendering the city into disarray. As the duo stumbles through a series of misadventures—think accidentally triggering a police pursuit during a karaoke night—they uncover clues that lead them on a wild goose chase across the city’s quirkiest locales, from celebrity galas to underground expos. The narrative hilariously intertwines slapstick humor with sharp satire, examining themes of heroism, integrity, and the absurdities of both law enforcement and international diplomacy.

With a trail of gags and unexpected plot twists, “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!” is a refreshing blend of comedy and action. As Frank stumbles toward greatness, viewers will find themselves rooting for a hero who proves that sometimes courage comes in the most unconventional forms. Get ready for a riotous ride where clumsy mistakes lead to unexpected triumphs and laughter is the ultimate weapon against chaos.

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11.

+4

Rating

MovieScout Rating 7.6

Genres

Comedy,Crime

Runtime

1h 25m

Age rating

Production country

Director

David Zucker

Cast

Leslie Nielsen
Priscilla Presley
O.J. Simpson
Ricardo Montalban
George Kennedy
Susan Beaubian
Nancy Marchand
Raye Birk
Jeannette Charles
Ed Williams
Tiny Ron
'Weird Al' Yankovic
Leslie Maier
Winifred Freedman
Joe Grifasi
Tony Brafa
Lorali Hart
Nicholas Worth

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