In 1988, director David Zucker, one ofthe most popular trio of parodist directors, produces an independent author's comedy film project, in which quite eminent actors take part. "Naked Gun" - a film that mocked all sorts of cliches of police militants and endless television series about the difficult share of law enforcement officers.
Comedy "Naked Gun" (1988) introduces the viewer to the protagonist - Los Angeles Police Lieutenant Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen). The brave guardian of the law returns from a business trip to Beirut, where he manages to reveal the plans of the main villains of the planet and lose his beloved woman Victoria. However, the hero has no time to “lick” the wounds of his soul; upon returning home he will have to realize an equally important mission - to save the life of the Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II (Jeanette Charles), for which he organized one of the most important criminal authorities of the city Vincent Ludwig (Ricardo Montalban) . Such an amusing story was brought to the viewer by brilliant actors. “Naked gun” in addition to the original, unpredictable plot has another integral component of success - undeniable acting skills.
The role of central character Frank Drebinbrilliantly played by Canadian and American actor Leslie Nielsen. The performer really makes the beholder believe an unimaginable absurdity occurring on the screen. Leslie Nielsen himself "Naked Gun" positioned as the film, which ended the evolution of his comedy image, that is, the comedian's mask was formed in the project of David Zucker, and still enjoys undeniable success.
But at the beginning of a creative career artistfundamentally chose dramatic, serious roles. Many actors “Naked Gun” was regarded as a good start in the world of cinema, but for Nielsen the film was a revival of a career. After the successful "Airplane" the actor has become again in demand, but the absurdist comedy trilogy brought him worldwide popularity. In recognition of the famous film critic Roger Ebert, comedy tapes with the participation of the artist can not be called a stronghold of intellectual cinema, they are not saturated with subtle humor with invariably cultural overtones, nevertheless the pictures are filled with a special cheerful vanity, the center of which is Nielsen's deadpan main character.
The main female role in the comedy - fatalbeautiful Jane Spencer - played the widow of Elvis Presley, actress Priscilla Presley. The heroine of the singer was an accomplice of the main antagonist Vincent Ludwig, who was responsible for organizing the assassination attempt and selling 40 kg of heroin. Initially, the creators saw in the role of Jane Bo Derek, but after long disputes the image went to Priscilla.
Актерскую карьеру Присцилла Пресли начала в 1977 year after the sudden death of Elvis. The woman was so hard on his death that she tried to fill every free moment - she studied acting and karate techniques. Soon Priscilla, working on TV, began to act in films. The first success came to her after filming in the dramatic television movie "Dallas", where L. Hegman, P. Duffy, and K. Kercheval acted with her - more experienced actors.
In 1988, after participating in the production of "Nakedpistol "to the actress comes world fame. In subsequent years, her filmography was replenished with two continuations of the original tape, in which the actress continued to embody the image of Jane Spencer on the screen, composing a harmonious duet with Leslie Nielsen. Foreign film critics tend to be considered the best actors in performing roles in the films The Adventures of Ford Fairlane and The Star Called Hayley Wagner. Next, the actress played in the TV series "Spin City" and "Angel Touched". Priscilla's career was developing rapidly, she had many films and TV shows on her account, for example, Melrose Place, City Circlet, Tales from the Crypt, and others.
But in all the media interviews, the actress nostalgically recalls her character and the peculiarities of the shooting process of the “Naked Gun” and its sequels.
