"Spy Hard" starring Leslie Nielsen is released.

The comedic spy film 'Spy Hard', starring Leslie Nielsen, was released in the cinema. The movie was a satirical take on popular spy movie franchises, particularly spoofing films like James Bond and Mission: Impossible.

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Leslie Nielsen, known for his deadpan comedic style in movies like 'Airplane!', plays the lead role in this slapstick comedy that pokes fun at espionage film tropes.

The film's title is a parody of Die Hard. The film was directed by Rick Friedberg who produced with Doug Draizin and Jeffrey Konvitz. The film was released by Buena Vista Pictures under its Hollywood Pictures banner on May 24, 1996, receiving negative reviews from critics.