Naked Gun
Naked Gun

Naked Gun

1956Movie69 minEnglish

Don Pablo Salazar steals a fortune in jewels from an Indian tribe and an Aztec medicine man puts a curse on the jewels until they are returned. Years later, an American insurance man promises to deliver the Salazar fortune to the rightful heir...

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users88%
Director: David ZuckerGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Incompetent police detective Frank Drebin is assigned to investigate a crime that reaches the highest levels of American government. Despite his utter lack of skill, he stumbles his way through the case, often with the unintended help of his colleagues and a woman named Jane. His bumbling antics lead to a series of hilarious and chaotic events as he tries to uncover a plot that could have serious consequences.

Critical Reception

The Naked Gun was a critical and commercial success, praised for its slapstick humor, rapid-fire gags, and Leslie Nielsen's deadpan performance. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest comedy films of the late 20th century.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless barrage of gags and Leslie Nielsen's iconic performance.
  • Hailed as a masterclass in parody and absurd humor.
  • Celebrated for its clever visual jokes and witty wordplay.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's pure silliness and laugh-out-loud moments, frequently citing Leslie Nielsen's comedic timing and the movie's ability to deliver consistent humor throughout.

Fun Fact

The film is a spin-off of the short-lived 1982 TV series 'Police Squad!', which was canceled by ABC after only four episodes due to low ratings, despite critical acclaim.

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