Inspector Clouseau (1968)

A string of robberies has occurred in Britain and it's up to Inspector Clouseau to catch them.

Director:

Bud Yorkin

Writers:

Blake Edwards (based on a character created by), Maurice Richlin (based on a character created by),

Stars:

Alan Arkin, Frank Finlay, Delia Boccardo

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alan Arkin	...	Insp. Jacques Clouseau
Frank Finlay	...	Supt. Weaver
Delia Boccardo	...	Lisa Morrel
Barry Foster	...	Addison Steele
Patrick Cargill	...	Commissioner Sir Charles Braithwaite
Beryl Reid	...	Mrs. Weaver
Clive Francis	...	Clyde Hargreaves
Richard Pearson	...	Shockley
Michael Ripper	...	Steven Frey
Susan Engel	...	Carmichael
Wallas Eaton	...	Hoeffler
Tutte Lemkow	...	Frenchie LeBec
Katya Wyeth	...	Meg (as Kathja Wyeth)
Tracey Crisp	...	Julie
Geoffrey Bayldon	...	Gutch

Storyline

Detective Inspector is borrowed from the Surete on special assignment for Scotland Yard in hopes that a fresh outlook will help the government recover the loot from the Great Train Robbery, which is being used to underwrite a new crime wave. What they don't count on, however, is having more than on Closeeau on the job.

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Plot Keywords:

robbery | great train robbery | scotland yard | detective | clouseau | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Mystery

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 July 1968 (USA)

Also Known As:

Inspektor Clouseau

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mirisch Corporation, The, Mirisch Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Delia Boccardo receives an "introducing" credit

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Goofs

A supposed Parisian fishmonger has an English accent.

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Quotes

Inspector Jacques Clouseau: I shall let that pass, since you cannot possibly know whose leg it is that you are pushing.

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Connections

Followed by The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)

User Reviews

Forget About Peter Seller's Closeau, And you might enjoy it.

When I first saw this film, I hated it. But the reason I hated it, was because I kept comparing Alan Arkin's Closeau to Peter Sellers' portrayal. Alan Arkin's portrayal of the bumbling French detective is way out of Sellar's league. I had seen several Pink Panther films before this and thought they were highly funny.

But when I watched this film again the other day, when it was shown on Sunday lunchtime, I tried to forget about the other Panther films, and Peter Sellars.

I found myself enjoying it. And I think Alan Arkin did a great job as the Inspector. Although, still nowhere near Sellars, he brings his own unique charm to the role, and when he originally took the part, it must have been a brave decision to make, knowing how much Sellars was admired for the role.

The film itself is enjoyable and worth watching. And Arkin is funny as Closeau. If you can forget about Peter Sellers playing the role, and give Arkin a chance, you might enjoy it yourself.

6/10 .