The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
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Synopsis
When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-05
Top Cast
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Leslie Nielsen
Frank Drebin
Priscilla Presley
Jane Spencer
Ricardo Montalban
Vincent Ludwig
George Kennedy
Ed Hocken
O. J. Simpson
Nordberg
Susan Beaubian
Mrs. Nordberg
Nancy Marchand
Mayor
Raye Birk
Pahpshmir
Jeannette Charles
Queen Elizabeth II
Ed Williams
Ted Olsen
Tiny Ron
Al
'Weird Al' Yankovic
'Weird Al'
Leslie Maier
'Weird Leslie'
Winifred Freedman
Stephanie
Joe Grifasi
Foreman
Tony Brafa
Enrico Pallazzo
Lorali Hart
Woman On Ledge
Nicholas Worth
Thug #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$152.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
12.7x
+$140.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Zucker
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Pat Proft
- Original Score
- Ira Newborn
- Original Title
- The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $152.4M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Zucker
Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Pat Proft
Ira Newborn
Robert M. Stevens, Robert C. Thomas
Michael Jablow
Jim Abrahams, Robert K. Weiss, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Zucker
Writer
Jim Abrahams
Writer
David Zucker
Writer
Pat Proft
Writer
Robert K. Weiss
Producer
David Zucker
Director
Ira Newborn
Original Music Composer
Michael Jablow
Editor
John J. Lloyd
Production Design
Mary E. Vogt
Costume Design
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Bruce A. Block
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robert M. Stevens
Director of Photography
Robert C. Thomas
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! about?
When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.
Who directed The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! was directed by David Zucker.
Who stars in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?
The principal cast of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! includes Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalban, George Kennedy, O. J. Simpson.
When was The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! released and how long is it?
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $152.4M at the worldwide box office (12.7 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! was composed by Ira Newborn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!?
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).