TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In the film The Naked Gun, the renowned actor Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the legendary character Frank Drebin previously portrayed by Leslie Nielsen. Released on Friday, August 1, 2025, the film continues the distinctive humor style of The Naked Gun in 1988.
The Naked Gun tells the story of a police parody with jokes and slapstick scenes. The film's storyline will take the audience on a chaotic yet heroic adventure of a passionate but clumsy detective. In the previous The Naked Gun film, the clumsy Frank Drebin uncovers an evil plot and ultimately becomes a hero by finding a solution.
This film is one of the many films in which Liam Neeson has starred. Here are the notable films that Liam has starred in:
1. Ordinary Love (2019)
Liam Neeson also starred in the romantic genre film Ordinary Love, directed by Lisa Barros D'Sa and Glenn Leyburn. Liam Neeson plays Joan Thompson alongside Lesley Manville as Tom Thompson.
2. Schindler's List (1993)
This is one of the most important and beautiful films of all time, supported by Liam Neeson's empathetic and powerful performance.
His portrayal as a complex German businessman who ultimately becomes a hero. The businessman saves over a thousand Jewish people during the Holocaust. It is an extraordinary performance filled with nuance and emotional depth. Spielberg's film remains a milestone in the history of filmmaking, and Neeson's acting is one of the most exceptional.
3. The Grey (2011)
This is the first time we see Neeson's potential as an action film star. The film presents a tension-filled story about a wolf hunter leading a group of oil workers to survive after a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness.
4. Kinsey (2004)
More than just an action film, this survival thriller is also a profound exploration of grief, faith, and the desire to stay alive, with Neeson's raw and emotional performance. In another important biographical role, Neeson portrays Alfred Kinsey, a pioneering sexologist.
He brilliantly captures the spirit and controversy of a figure who challenges social norms and revolutionizes the study of human sexuality. Neeson's portrayal is driven by an uncompromising curiosity.
5. Taken (2008-2014)
Taken is a series of English-language French action films released in 2008. The film was produced by Luc Besson, with a screenplay by Robert Mark Kamen. Taken became a prequel television series based on a similar storyline, starring Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills.
6. Silence (2016)
Silence is a historical drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. The film is adapted from the 1966 novel of the same name by Shsaku End. The film stars Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano, and Ciarn Hinds. The movie tells the story of two 17th-century Jesuit priests journeying from Portugal to Edo-era Japan via Macau to find their missing mentor.
7. Batman Begins (2005)
Batman Begins is a superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan. The film is based on the DC Comics character Batman, starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne (Batman) with supporting cast members Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, and Katie Holmes as reported by IMDb. Liam Neeson plays Henri Ducard (Ra's al Ghul), the leader of the League of Shadows.
Rachel Farahdiba Regar and Rachel Caroline contributed to the writing of this article.
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