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The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)

G 113 min  -  Comedy | Crime | Mystery  -   21 May 1975 (USA)
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Inspector Clouseau is put on the case when the Pink Panther diamond is stolen, with the Phantom's trademark glove the only clue.

Director:

Blake Edwards

Writers:

Frank Waldman (screenplay), Blake Edwards (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Sellers ...
Christopher Plummer ...
Catherine Schell Catherine Schell ...
Herbert Lom ...
Peter Arne Peter Arne ...
Colonel Sharki
Peter Jeffrey Peter Jeffrey ...
General Wadafi
Grégoire Aslan Grégoire Aslan ...
Chief of Lugash Police (as Gregoire Aslan)
David Lodge David Lodge ...
Mac
Graham Stark Graham Stark ...
Pepi
Eric Pohlmann ...
Fat Man
André Maranne André Maranne ...
Burt Kwouk Burt Kwouk ...
Victor Spinetti Victor Spinetti ...
Hotel Concierge
John Bluthal John Bluthal ...
Blind Beggar
Mike Grady Mike Grady ...
Bellboy
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Storyline

That famous jewel, The Pink Panther, has once again been stolen and Inspector Clouseau is called in to catch the thief. The Inspector is convinced that 'The Phantom' has returned and utilises all of his resources - himself and his oriental manservant - to reveal the true identity of 'The Phantom'. Written by Graeme Roy <gsr@cbmamiga.demon.co.uk>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Clouseau | Diamond | Panther | Pink Panther | Pink  | See more »

Taglines:

You may rest assured that there's trouble, because Inspector Clouseau is on the case...That's the trouble.

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Blake Edwards' The Return of the Pink Panther See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$17,000,000 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Unlike the other films in the original Pink Panther franchise, United Artists (UA for short) was not involved in the making of this film. Because the careers of Blake Edwards and Peter Sellers were declining, UA had no desire in financing another Panther film. Edwards took his script of The Return of the Pink Panther to British producer Lew Grade, who subsequently bought the rights. Grade financed the film himself, while giving UA worldwide distribution rights, ownership in the copyright, and a stake in the profits (as they owned the characters) in order to make the film. Distribution rights in later years reverted back to Grade's company, ITC; this is the reason why the film has not been featured in compilation DVD box sets along with the other Panther films. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Lady Litton dives headfirst into the pool, then swims back towards Sir Charles; in the next shot, just before he rolls off the inflatable chair on top of her, her hair is completely dry. See more »

Quotes

Inspector Jacques Clouseau: This is very strange. I do not ever recall receiving the fortune cookie in a Japanese Restaurant.
Sgt. François Chevalier: What does yours say?
Inspector Jacques Clouseau: Beware of Japanese Waitress bearing fortune cookies
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Crazy Credits

During the closing credits, the straightjacket-bound Dreyfus is shown
watching and commenting on the words, particularly when
Peter Sellers' credit comes up as "Clouseau." Dreyfus also writes
"The End" on the wall of his padded cell with his feet. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "The Simpsons: This Little Wiggy (#9.18)" (1998) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Ride of the Valkyries"
(from The Valkyries) (uncredited)
Music by Richard Wagner See more »