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.
Charles Dreyfus threatens to destroy the world with a doomsday device if Inspector Clouseau is not killed. Naturally, this is far harder than it sounds.
Director:
Blake Edwards
Stars:
Peter Sellers,
Herbert Lom,
Lesley-Anne Down
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Director:
Blake Edwards
Stars:
Roberto Benigni,
Herbert Lom,
Claudia Cardinale
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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 <larsa@colargol.edb.tih.no>
First Pink Panther movie to have the opening animated titles to be designed by DePatie-Freleng in a decade. The last time had been with Inspector Clouseau (1968) in 1968. See more »
Goofs
When the two killers shoot their way into Dyan Cannon's apartment, both of their guns have silencers yet the sounds we hear are of guns without silencers. See more »
Quotes
Simone Legree:
Simone.
[palm reading Scallini's hand]
Simone Legree:
I can tell that you're a very passionate man. Do you see how long this line is?
Julio Scallini:
Keep watching: it's gonna get longer.
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Crazy Credits
An animated Clouseau tries unsuccessfully to shoot the pink panther during the opening credits. See more »
It appears that Peter Sellers' number is finally up, but the attempt on his life fails and he takes it upon himself to find the person who tried to have him assassinated. Naturally Sellers trips into every situation and the results are once again hilarious and tedious at the same time. The by-the-numbers-film-making is apparent here, but still Sellers is able to make the material work to an extent. Sadly this would be his last "Pink Panther" film as he would pass away before the next could come out (the next one just has archived footage of Sellers). Fair once again, but probably the weakest of the first five in the series. 2.5 out of 5 stars.
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It appears that Peter Sellers' number is finally up, but the attempt on his life fails and he takes it upon himself to find the person who tried to have him assassinated. Naturally Sellers trips into every situation and the results are once again hilarious and tedious at the same time. The by-the-numbers-film-making is apparent here, but still Sellers is able to make the material work to an extent. Sadly this would be his last "Pink Panther" film as he would pass away before the next could come out (the next one just has archived footage of Sellers). Fair once again, but probably the weakest of the first five in the series. 2.5 out of 5 stars.