The Pink Panther
The Pink Panther

The Pink Panther

1963Movie115 minEnglish

The trademark of The Phantom, a renowned jewel thief, is a glove left at the scene of the crime. Inspector Clouseau, an expert on The Phantom's exploits, feels sure that he knows where The Phantom will strike next and leaves Paris for the Tyrolean Alps, where the famous Lugashi jewel 'The Pink Panther' is going to be. However, he does not know who The Phantom really is, or for that matter who anyone else really is...

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users85%
Director: Blake EdwardsGenres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

A bumbling French detective, Inspector Clouseau, is assigned to catch a notorious jewel thief known as 'The Phantom', who is targeting the priceless Pink Panther diamond. Clouseau's clumsy investigations often lead to more chaos than progress, as he attempts to navigate a complex web of international intrigue, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements while trying to secure the legendary gem.

Critical Reception

The Pink Panther was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its sophisticated humor, witty screenplay, and Peter Sellers's iconic portrayal of Inspector Clouseau. The film's blend of slapstick and sophisticated comedy, along with Henry Mancini's memorable theme music, cemented its status as a beloved classic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sophisticated humor and witty dialogue.
  • Peter Sellers's performance as Inspector Clouseau is widely considered a comedic masterpiece.
  • The film's lighthearted tone and engaging plot made it a popular choice for audiences.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved the film's comedic timing and Peter Sellers's hilarious performance. Many found the plot engaging and the overall tone lighthearted and enjoyable, leading to widespread positive feedback.

Fun Fact

The iconic theme music by Henry Mancini was originally intended for a different film but was repurposed for 'The Pink Panther' after the composer and director Blake Edwards decided it perfectly captured the film's sophisticated yet playful tone.

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David Niven recreates a little of his "Raffles" (1939) character here as the suave and debonaire "Sir Charles Lytton". He's a social sophisticate who is invited to the grandest of soirées and where there is always a jewel robbery. Nobody ha...