The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

A clumsy detective discovers a scheme to kill the Queen while she is in Los Angeles. The film is a comedy featuring Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley and Ricardo Montalban. It forms part of the programme The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is presented as a programme that falls under the movie genre. It delivers its story in a comedic format, offering the kind of slap‑stick humour associated with the series. Though listed simply as a programme, it adopts the conventions of a feature‑length comedy film. The plot follows a detective who seems to attract disaster at every turn. While on duty, he uncovers a scheme to assassinate the Queen during her official visit to Los Angeles. His constant mishaps provide the film’s humour, as he races to foil the plot and protect the monarch. The film stars Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley and Ricardo Montalban. Nielsen heads the cast as the disaster‑prone detective, with Presley and Montalban appearing in supporting parts. Their interactions reinforce the movie’s comedic tone throughout, adding playful contrast and a touch of gravitas to the farcical proceedings. Overall, the programme blends a farcical detective storyline with a satirical take on royal security. The film’s pacing keeps the jokes coming throughout the Queen’s visit storyline, ensuring the absurd premise maintains its momentum from start to finish.