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20 March 1964 (USA) moreTagline:
You only live once... so see the Pink Panther twice!!! morePlot:
In the first movie starring Peter Sellers as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau, he tries to catch a jewel thief who is right under his nose. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Terrific fun thanks to underplaying by Sellers. more (110 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast) | David Niven | ... | Sir Charles Lytton |
 | Peter Sellers | ... | Insp. Jacques Clouseau |
 | Robert Wagner | ... | George Lytton |
 | Capucine | ... | Simone Clouseau |
| Brenda De Banzie | ... | Angela Dunning (as Brenda de Banzie) |
| Colin Gordon | ... | Tucker |
| John Le Mesurier | ... | Defence Barrister (as John LeMesurier) |
| James Lanphier | ... | Saloud |
| Guy Thomajan | ... | Artoff |
| Michael Trubshawe | ... | Felix Townes |
| Riccardo Billi | ... | Aristotle Sarajos |
| Meri Welles | ... | Monica Fawn (as Meri Wells) |
| Martin Miller | ... | Pierre Luigi - Photographer |
| Fran Jeffries | ... | Greek 'cousin' |
 | Claudia Cardinale | ... | Princess Dahla |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
115 minColor:
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2.20 : 1 moreSound Mix:
4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
Canada:G (Nova Scotia/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Iceland:L | Portugal:M/12 | Brazil:Livre | Argentina:Atp | Finland:S | France:U | Ireland:PG | Netherlands:AL | Norway:12 (re-rating) | Norway:16 (original rating) | Sweden:Btl | UK:PG | USA:Approved (certificate #20449) | West Germany:12 | Singapore:PG | Australia:PGFun Stuff
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The role of Simone Clouseau was offered to Ava Gardner and Janet Leigh before Capucine got the part. In her autobiography, Leigh states she turned it down because she had recently gotten married to her fourth husband Robert Brandt and didn't want to go off on location and away from her new husband for the duration of filming. Ava Gardner accepted the role but both her salary and personal demands were deemed unacceptable to the producers. moreGoofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: At the start of his first visit with the Princess, Sir Charles Lytton is using his cane on the left. Within minutes, he's switched it to his right. This could just indicate that he's playing up the injury to spend time with her. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Gem dealer 1: As in every stone of this size, there is a flaw.
Sultan: A flaw?
Gem dealer 2: The slightest flaw, your excellency.
Gem dealer 1: If you look deep into the stone, you will perceive the tiniest discoloration. It resembles an animal.
Sultan: An animal?
Gem dealer 1: A little panther.
Sultan: Yes! A pink panther. Come here, Dala. A gift to your father from his grateful people. Some day it will be yours. The most fabulous diamond in all the world. Come closer.
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I had an absolute ball watching this. It works so well because Sellers underplays it. He's never over-the-top, never looks like he's playing for jokes, which makes his bumbling all the funnier.
Blake Edwards epitomises the sexy martini and bright colours world of the cinematic sixties for me. Revisiting Pink Panther since my childhood, i can see how this was a natural continuation from Breakfast at Tiffany's.
The charming David Niven and radiant belle Claudia Cardinale give added appeal. They are actually the two leads. Inspector Clouseau is a supporting player in this. His mass popularity lead to his being the centre of the sequals, including the famous second film Shot in the Dark, also by Blake Edwards.
A gem of a "man hiding in the closet" farce, perfect for late-night fun. See it if you enjoyed What's Up Doc? or Breakfast at Tiffany's.