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1988 · 86 min · PG-13

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

Directed by David Zucker · Comedy, Crime

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) is a Comedy film, directed by David Zucker set in Los Angeles during the 1980s. It runs 86 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Composer
Ira Newborn
Cinematography
Robert M. StevensRobert C. Thomas
Cast
Leslie NielsenPriscilla PresleyRicardo MontalbanGeorge KennedyO. J. SimpsonSusan BeaubianNancy MarchandRaye Birk

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Tone
ComedicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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