The Pink Panther Strikes Again
The Pink Panther Strikes Again

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

1976Movie103 minEnglish

Charles Dreyfus, who has finally cracked over inspector Clouseau's antics, escapes from a mental institution and launches an elaborate plan to get rid of Clouseau once and for all.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Google Users73%
Director: Blake EdwardsGenres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

Disgraced Inspector Clouseau is targeted by his former superior, Dreyfus, who has gone insane and plans world domination using a doomsday device. Dreyfus frames Clouseau for murder, forcing the bumbling detective to go on the run. Clouseau must unravel Dreyfus's nefarious plot and clear his name while inadvertently causing more chaos than ever before.

Critical Reception

The Pink Panther Strikes Again was a commercial success, continuing the popular franchise. While critics acknowledged its comedic elements and Peter Sellers's performance, some found it less cohesive and inventive than its predecessors, with a few noting a reliance on slapstick.

What Reviewers Say

  • Peter Sellers delivers a memorable performance as the hapless Inspector Clouseau.
  • The film relies heavily on physical comedy and slapstick, which can be hit-or-miss.
  • While entertaining, it is often seen as not quite reaching the heights of earlier installments.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally find the film to be a funny and enjoyable installment in the series, with many praising Peter Sellers's iconic portrayal of Clouseau. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit convoluted, but the comedic moments and Clouseau's signature mishaps kept them entertained.

Fun Fact

During the filming of a scene where Clouseau is meant to be 'shot' with a dart, Peter Sellers actually suffered a minor injury when a dart prop accidentally lodged in his finger.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Imagine poor old "Dreyfus" (Herbert Lom). Once the proud chief detective of the Sûreté now reduced to trying to convince his psychiatrist that he is over his kill-Clouseau phase and is ready to resume his place in society. Guess who turns u...
Charles Dance

Charles Dance

**The best of the Panther films** As much James Bond film as Pink Panther movie, this 1976 entry begins with _former_ Chief Inspector Dreyfus, (Herbert Lom) about to be released from the lunatic asylum and all is going well - until _Chie...