On this day May 9, 1980, The Nude Bomb premiered in theaters, bringing back Don Adams as secret agent Maxwell Smart in a big screen revival of the classic TV series Get Smart. Directed by Clive Donner, the film followed Agent 86 as he tries to stop a villain threatening to detonate a bomb that would destroy all clothing in the world.
The film also starred Sylvia Kristel and leaned heavily into slapstick humor and absurd spy antics. Despite its nostalgic appeal and a 15 million dollar budget, The Nude Bomb fell just short at the box office, earning 14.7 million dollars.
Fun fact: While the original TV cast was mostly absent, Don Adams returned in full form, and the film helped spark renewed interest in Get Smart during the 80s.
The film also starred Sylvia Kristel and leaned heavily into slapstick humor and absurd spy antics. Despite its nostalgic appeal and a 15 million dollar budget, The Nude Bomb fell just short at the box office, earning 14.7 million dollars.
Fun fact: While the original TV cast was mostly absent, Don Adams returned in full form, and the film helped spark renewed interest in Get Smart during the 80s.
