The Return of the Pink Panther

1975 1h 53m EN

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★6.8TMDB · 715

ComedyCrimeMystery

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The famous Pink Panther jewel 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 Asian manservant – to reveal the identity of 'The Phantom'.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Peter Sellers
Inspector Clouseau
Christopher Plummer
Sir Charles Litton
Catherine Schell
Claudine
Herbert Lom
Chief Inspector Dreyfus
Peter Arne
Colonel Sharki
Peter Jeffrey
General Wadafi
Grégoire Aslan
Chief of Lugash Police
David Lodge
Mac

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Blake Edwards
Writers: Blake Edwards, Frank Waldman
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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MONEY

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Made its money back 8.4× over at the box office.

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ERA

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51 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "The Pink Panther (Original) Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Blake Edwards, shot by Geoffrey Unsworth. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Henry Mancini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tom Priestley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Peter Sellers and Christopher Plummer and Catherine Schell carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Blake Edwards directs. Geoffrey Unsworth behind the camera. Henry Mancini scores. Tom Priestley cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Made its money back 8.4× over at the box office.
251 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Part of the "The Pink Panther (Original) Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Blake Edwards, shot by Geoffrey Unsworth. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Henry Mancini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Tom Priestley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Peter Sellers and Christopher Plummer and Catherine Schell carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0072081 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Released under 11 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Geoffrey Unsworth
Original score: Henry Mancini
Editing: Tom Priestley
Production design: Peter Mullins
Makeup / hair: Harry Frampton
Stunt coordinator: Dick Crockett
Runtime: 113 min · 1h 53m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $5,000,000
Box office: $41,833,347
Return: 837% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): G
IMDB: The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)

Part of

The Pink Panther (Original) Collection

The Pink Panther is a movie series of live action mixed with animation totaling in six official films and three not official films. The main character is a clumsy inspector named Jacques Clouseau who is played by Peter Sellers in the official Pink Panther films. Today The Pink Panther is the famous trademark of a huge franchise.

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CinemaSerf2024-04-25
★ 7/10
After being quite successfully stitched up for the theft of the priceless "Pink Panther" diamond four years earlier, it falls to "Insp. Clouseau" (Peter Sellers) to find out just who has stolen it again now! He reckons it must be his nemesis "Sir Charles Litton" (this time Christopher Plummer) because his trademark glove has been left behind, but we know that that former jewel thief is also just as perplexed by the thieving since he didn't leave his poolside. Curious, he decides that he, too, is going to investigate just what is going on and that provides us with the template for this amiable comedy. He goes to where the robbery took place while "Clouseau" comes to where he lives - and meets his wife "Claudine" (Catherine Schell) in Switzerland. It's here he reckons he could be on the trail of the thief! Loads of daft slapstick ensues as his increasingly frustrated boss "Dreyfus" struggles to keep him under control and "Cato" (Burt Kwouk) provides the death-defying gymnastics. It's quite watchable, but the theme is becoming a little bit threadbare now. Plummer isn't really on screen enough to make much difference and Schell looks more like she's really wondering why she's not beck in a "Bond" movie. It's fun, and Sellers still has the expert timing and delivery to raise a smile, but they are running out of steam with the characters now.

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