Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978)
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- PG
- 1h 39min
- Comedy, Crime
- 19 Jul 1978 (USA)
- Movie
To prove that he still is strong and powerful, Philippe Douvier decides to kill Clouseau. Once news of his "death" has been announced, Clouseau tries to take advantage of it and goes undercover with Cato to find out who tried to kill him.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Peter Sellers | ... |
Chief Insp. Jacques Clouseau
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| Herbert Lom | ... |
Chief Insp. Charles Dreyfus
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| Burt Kwouk | ... |
Cato Fong
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| Dyan Cannon | ... |
Simone Legree
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| Robert Webber | ... |
Philippe Douvier
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| Tony Beckley | ... |
Guy Algo
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| Robert Loggia | ... |
Al Marchione
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| Paul Stewart | ... |
Julio Scallini
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| André Maranne | ... |
Sgt. François Chevalier
(as Andre Maranne)
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| Graham Stark | ... |
Dr. Auguste Balls
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| Alfie Bass | ... |
Fernet
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| Sue Lloyd | ... |
Claude Russo
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Danny Schiller | ... |
Cunny
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| Douglas Wilmer | ... |
Police Commissioner
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| Ferdy Mayne | ... |
Dr. Paul Laprone
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Charles Augins | ... |
Vic Vancouver
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| Irvin Allen | ... |
Haig & Haig
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Robert La Bassiere | ... |
Haig & Haig
(as Robert LaBassiere)
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| John Wyman | ... |
Telly Toledo
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| Lon Satton | ... |
Sam Spade and the Private Eyes
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Rosita Yarboy | ... |
Sam Spade and the Private Eyes
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Keith Hodiak | ... |
Sam Spade and the Private Eyes
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Pepsi Maycock | ... |
Sam Spade and the Private Eyes
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Elisabeth Welch | ... |
Mrs. Wu
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| Valerie Leon | ... |
Tanya
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| Anthony Chinn | ... |
Chinese Doorman
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| Kristopher Kum | ... |
Chinese Businessman
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Maureen Tann | ... |
Chinese Lady of Easy Virtue
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| Me Me Lai | ... |
Chinese Lady of Easy Virtue
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Jacqui Simm | ... |
Chinese Lady of Easy Virtue
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Fiesta Mei Ling | ... |
Chinese Lady of Easy Virtue
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| Adrienne Corri | ... |
Therese Douvier
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Alec Bregonzi | ... |
Douvier's Boardmember
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| Arnold Diamond | ... |
Douvier's Boardmember
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| John G. Heller | ... |
Douvier's Boardmember
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David King | ... |
Douvier's Boardmember
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| Steve Plytas | ... |
Douvier's Boardmember
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| Fredric Abbott | ... |
Douvier's Soldier
(as Fredric Abbot)
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Norman Hartley | ... |
Douvier's Soldier
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Paul Antrim | ... |
Lookout
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John Newbury | ... |
President
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| John Clive | ... |
President's Aide
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Brian Jackson | ... |
Police Chief
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Margaret Anderson | ... |
Police Chief's Wife
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Andrew Lodge | ... |
Police Sergeant
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Henry McGee | ... |
Officer Bardot
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| Andrew Sachs | ... |
Hercule Poirot
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Christine Shaw | ... |
Nurse
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| Julian Orchard | ... |
Hospital Clerk
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Michael Ward | ... |
Real Estate Agent
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Maria Charles | ... |
Lady Client
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| Frank Williams | ... |
Gentleman Client
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| Rita Webb | ... |
Lady at Window
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| John Bluthal | ... |
Guard at Cemetery
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John A. Tinn | ... |
Mr. Chow
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Keen Jing | ... |
Assistant Manager
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Bernie R. Hickban | ... |
Desk Clerk
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Lewis Alexander | ... |
Attendee at Clouseau's Memorial Service (uncredited)
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| Michael Bell | ... |
Claude Russo (uncredited) (voice)
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| David de Keyser | ... |
TV Newscaster (uncredited) (voice)
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John Gallant | ... |
Heavy (uncredited)
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Fred Haggerty | ... |
Attendant (uncredited)
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Barrie Holland | ... |
Nightclub Guest (uncredited)
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| George Leech | ... |
Asylum Policeman (uncredited)
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Aileen Lewis | ... |
Attendee at Clouseau's Memorial Service (uncredited)
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Steve Meek | ... |
Mourner at funeral (uncredited)
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| Ed Parker | ... |
Mr. Chong (uncredited)
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Dinny Powell | ... |
Scallini Henchman (uncredited)
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| Doug Robinson | ... |
French Thug (uncredited)
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Herb Tanney | ... |
Hong Kong Police Chief (uncredited)
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Terry Walsh | ... |
French Thug (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Blake Edwards | ||
Written by
| Frank Waldman | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Ron Clark | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Blake Edwards | ... | (screenplay) |
| Blake Edwards | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Tony Adams | ... | executive producer |
| Blake Edwards | ... | producer |
| Derek Kavanagh | ... | associate producer |
| Ken Wales | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Henry Mancini | ||
Cinematography by
| Ernest Day | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Alan Jones | ||
Editorial Department
| Dina Eaton | ... | assistant editor |
| Geoffrey Edwards | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| James Liggat | ||
Production Design by
| Peter Mullins | ||
Art Direction by
| John Siddall | ||
| Benjamín Fernández | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Tiny Nicholls | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Harry Frampton | ... | chief makeup artist |
| Bobbie Smith | ... | chief hairdresser |
Production Management
| John Comfort | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Terry Marcel | ... | assistant director |
| Anthony Squire | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Tony Graysmark | ... | construction manager |
| Dave Jordan | ... | property master |
| Jack Stephens | ... | set dresser |
| Gari Bacon | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Ken Barley | ... | plasterer (uncredited) |
| Michael Guyett | ... | standby painter (uncredited) |
| Patricia Johnson | ... | art department assistant (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Roy Charman | ... | sound mixer |
| Gordon Daniel | ... | sound editor (as Gordon Daniels) |
| Donald O. Mitchell | ... | dubbing mixer (as Don Mitchell) |
| Jim Roddan | ... | sound editor |
| Doug E. Turner | ... | dubbing mixer (as Doug Turner) |
| Ian MacGregor-Scott | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Joe Siracusa | ... | sound effects editor: main titles (uncredited) |
| Mike Tucker | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Brian Johnson | ... | special effects |
| Nick Allder | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| John Hatt | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Guy Hudson | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
| Jay King | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Dennis Lowe | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Roger Nichols | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Terry Cade | ... | stunts |
| Dick Crockett | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Joe Dunne | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Dick Crockett | ... | stunt double: Peter Sellers (uncredited) / stunts (uncredited) |
| Russ Dodson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Joe Dunne | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Rémy Julienne | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
| George Leech | ... | stunt double: Peter Sellers (uncredited) / stunts (uncredited) |
| Ed Parker | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Dinny Powell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Doug Robinson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Eddie Stacey | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Terry Walsh | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ronald Anscombe | ... | camera assistant (as Ronnie Anscombe) |
| Maurice Gillett | ... | gaffer |
| Jim Kane | ... | camera grip |
| Bob Kindred | ... | camera operator |
| Ray Meehan | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Micky Wilson | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Animation Department
| Warren Batchelder | ... | animator: main titles (uncredited) |
| Bob Bemiller | ... | animator: main titles (uncredited) |
| Nancy Bennett | ... | ink & paint supervisor: main titles (uncredited) |
| Kathi Castillo | ... | assistant animator: main titles (uncredited) |
| David H. DePatie | ... | producer: main titles (uncredited) |
| Barbara Donatelli | ... | animation checking: main titles (uncredited) |
| John W. Dunn | ... | writer: main titles (uncredited) |
| Friz Freleng | ... | producer: main titles (uncredited) |
| Myrna Gibbs | ... | ink & paint artist: main titles (uncredited) |
| Walt Kubiak | ... | animator: main titles (uncredited) |
| Art Leonardi | ... | director: main titles (uncredited) |
| Tony Love | ... | animator: main titles (uncredited) |
| Roy Morita | ... | graphic designer: main titles (uncredited) |
| Jeanette Nouribekian | ... | ink & paint artist: main titles (uncredited) |
| Virgil Ross | ... | animator: main titles (uncredited) |
| Kevin Shaw | ... | xerox processor: main titles (uncredited) |
| Nelson Shin | ... | animator: main titles (uncredited) |
| Martin Strudler | ... | layout artist: main titles (uncredited) |
| Richard H. Thomas | ... | background artist: main titles (uncredited) |
| Britt Van der Nagel | ... | ink & paint artist: main titles (uncredited) |
| Mitchell Walker Jr. | ... | assistant animator: main titles (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Tiny Nicholls | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Tiny Nichols) |
Music Department
| Henry Mancini | ... | conductor (uncredited) / musician: piano solo (uncredited) |
| National Philharmonic Orchestra | ... | music performed by (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pamela Davies | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Diane Appleby | ... | assistant: Mr. Adams |
| Marilyn Clarke | ... | production assistant |
| John W. Dunn | ... | title designer (as John Dunn) |
| Lindsey Jones | ... | director of publicity |
| Art Leonardi | ... | title designer (as Arthur Leonardi) |
| Kevin O'Driscoll | ... | production accountant |
| Francine Taylor | ... | assistant: Mr. Edwards |
| Gregg Champion | ... | assistant to director (uncredited) |
| Paul Tivers | ... | set runner (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1978) (United States) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1978) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists Europa (1978) (Italy) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1978) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1978) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1978) (Argentina) (theatrical) (ar Artistas Unidos)
- United Artists (1978) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United Artists de Mexico (1978) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1979) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Intervision Video (1980) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- VidAmerica (1980) (United States) (VHS)
- CBS (1981) (United States) (tv)
- 20th Century Fox Video (1982) (United States) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox (1984) (United States) (VHS) (laserdisc)
- Warner Home Video (1985) (Australia) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1984) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1985) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1997) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1999) (Canada) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (1999) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (collector's edition)
- Shout! Factory (2017) (United States) (Blu-ray) (The Pink Panther Film Collection)
- SBS Viceland (2020) (Australia) (tv)
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- DePatie-Freleng Enterprises (DFE) (title animation)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
To prove that he still is strong and powerful, Philippe Douvier decides to kill Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau. Once Clouseau's death has been announced, the former Chief Inspector, Charles Dreyfus, feels much, much better and is released from the mental hospital. Jacques Clouseau tries to take advantage of his "death" and goes under cover with Cato to find out who tried to assassinate him.
Written by Lars J. Aas |
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| Taglines | Inspector Clouseau is back...and he's a bigger fool than anyone gives him the credits for. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $12,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | While shooting in Hong Kong, a policeman saw Burt Kwouk steal a motor scooter and actually chased and arrested him. It took several hours to convince the cop that it was for a movie. See more » |
| Goofs | During the car chase scene on the way to the Lee Key boatyard as the large Mercedes limousine and Ford Cortina police car approach the camera, both vehicles can be seen tethered to each other just as the scene finishes. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Trail of the Pink Panther (1982). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Move 'em Out See more » |
| Crazy Credits | An animated Clouseau tries unsuccessfully to shoot the pink panther during the opening credits. See more » |
| Quotes |
Chief Insp. Jacques Clouseau:
[Dreyfus shoots a gun at Clouseau a couple times]
It's me! Chief Insp. Dreyfus: I know! [Dreyfus laughs and starts shooting again] See more » |