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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
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Laurence Olivier
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Who Won the Movie?
Olivier
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- Olivier is chosen for bridging an older acting tradition and giving a brave performance.
- The third participant praises the film’s suspense, delayed explanations, and Diamond District sequence but does not state a winner choice. — Craig Horlbeck
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Television origins; box office; casting; reused scenes; baseball production
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- The short-lived Police Squad series supplied recycled jokes and the film’s subtitle; its six-episode run, early cancellation and Nielsen Emmy nomination are recalled. — Bill Simmons
- Ebert reportedly called Nielsen the Laurence Olivier of spoofs. — Bill Simmons
- The film reportedly cost12million, grossed154million and ranked eighth in1988, leading to two sequels. — Bill Simmons
- A reported Cameron anecdote says Simpson was considered too likable to play the Terminator’s ruthless killer. — Kyle Brandt
- A Spy article reportedly traced borrowed or parodied material to Get Smart, Pink Panther, Telefon and Farewell My Lovely. — Bill Simmons
- The real queen reportedly later attended an Orioles-Athletics game and met Jackson in the dugout. — Bill Simmons
- The film, A Fish Called Wanda and Who Framed Roger Rabbit all reportedly used steamroller deaths in1988. — Bill Simmons
- A dancer credited as Johnny Disco reportedly performed Drebin’s umpire dancing. — Kyle Brandt
- Ludwig feeding fish reportedly parallels Game of Death; stabbing the fish with a pen is not claimed part of the original. — Bill Simmons
- The desired Brewers became the Mariners; the Dodgers allegedly rejected team involvement but allowed the stadium. Exterior, establishing and action shots are identified as Angels, Wrigley and Dodger venues. — Bill Simmons
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- Burt Lancaster and Laurence Olivier were considered for Vito Corleone. — Bill Simmons
- Marlon Brando’s contested casting and screen test are recounted. — Sean Fennessey
- George C. Scott is discussed as a possible Vito. — Sean Fennessey
- Mia Farrow auditioned for Kay. — Bill Simmons
- Warren Beatty was considered for Michael and around directing. — Bill Simmons
- Jack Nicholson was considered for Michael. — Bill Simmons
- Ryan O’Neal was Robert Evans’s preferred Michael. — Bill Simmons
- Robert Redford was considered for Michael. — Bill Simmons
- Dustin Hoffman auditioned. — Bill Simmons
- Martin Sheen auditioned. — Bill Simmons
- James Caan tested for Michael and Tom before moving to Sonny. — Bill Simmons
- Carmine Caridi was originally slated for Sonny. — Bill Simmons
- Robert De Niro left the Paulie role for The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight. — Bill Simmons
- Sylvester Stallone unsuccessfully auditioned for Paulie and Carlo. — Bill Simmons
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