Most of the films were written and directed by Blake Edwards, with theme music composed by Henry Mancini. Sellers' role is created by using scenes cut from Strikes Again, as well as flashbacks from the previous Pink Panther films. Title sequence from Curse of the Pink Panther (1983), directed by Geoffrey Edwards Help me make more videos: https://www.patreon.com/MovieTitles The History of The Pink Panther Films Hats. Shot quickly - with a minimum of rehearsal time - in an effort to keep costs down. The film was a box office failure and received unanimously negative reviews. Edwards shot this transitional sequel CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER back-to-back with the hapless farewell to Sellers, Trail of the Pink Panther (completed using outtakes and clips of the late Peter Sellers from older Panther adventures). Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. I would recommend the movie just for them. He would reprise the role for the last time in Son of the Pink Panther (1993). In The Curse of the Pink Panther, director Blake Edward's 1983 addition to his classic comedy series, Inspector Clouseau has disappeared.The French government figures the best way to find the . The film was one of two produced concurrently following the death of the series' star Peter Sellers. They are looking for Inspector Clouseau who has been kidnapped. The rear windshield changes a couple times in damage during the car chase. What the world at large does not realise is that Clouseau was a clumsy, bungling idiot whose cases were solved more through luck than actual detective work. I admit I checked out this movie with low expectations, more out of completism than anything else. Whereas the previous film, Trail of the Pink Panther made using some unused footage of Sellers as Inspector Clouseau, Curse attempted to relaunch the series with a new lead, Ted Wass, as Sergeant. This movie was intended as a tribute to Sellers, but after its release, Sellers' widow Lynne Frederick successfully sued Edwards and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for tarnishing her late husband's memory. The lawsuit was eventually settled out of court in 1988, around the time Edwards came up with one final film idea that would ultimately become the unofficial series finale. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". The cartoon opening and closing credits for the film were animated and produced by Marvel Productions and written and directed by Art Leonardi. Mancini's theme, with variations in arrangement, is used at the start of all but the first two of the subsequent films. Geoffrey Edwards: The film's co-writer as the voice of Aldous the supercomputer. Once again, you'd be wrong. Peter Sellers's performance was so popular that the resulting series was built on the Clouseau character, rather than the Phantom character. Curse of the Pink Panther is a 1983 British comedy film and a continuation of The Pink Panther series of films started by Blake Edwards in the early 1960s. P.S. David. The film was one of two produced concurrently following the death of the series' star Peter Sellers. Curse is mediocre but it does have some good things. Watch Curse of the Pink Panther Full Movie IN HD Visit :: https://primeflixz.xyz/watch/tt0085384 Tlcharger : - https://primeflixz.xyz/watch/tt0085384 Inspe. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. That is the question they asked themselves. Chief Insp. Previously in Trail of the Pink Panther the Pink Panther was stolen and Inspector Clouseau disappeared while flying from London to Lugash, on the orders of General Bufoni. Clifton Sleigh, the "world's worst detective" picked (on purpose) by Chief Inspector Dreyfus to locate the missing Inspector Clouseau. Edwards' co-producer, Tony Adams planned to produce one Panther film every three years in order to finance smaller projects, depending on how the movie would perform. Curse of the Pink Panther was a critical and box office failure, with the general consensus that attempting to continue the Pink Panther series without Sellers was foolhardy. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. Countess Chandra: No darling, but I'm sure you've got a very good reason. An all around awful movie. The film was panned by most critics, but was a financial success, grossing $164.1 million against an $80 million budget. A mysterious woman looking to procure the priceless gem has a tte--tte with a man regarding price. While this is not quite the train wreck that TRAIL OF THE PINK PANTHER was, it's still a pretty weak entry in the PANTHER series. There are quite a few scenes that went on too long. IMDb David Niven's final film, sadly. mutters Clouseau, knowing only too well who is responsible for the theft. Son of the Pink Panther (1993) was another attempt, which also failed. Some good visual gags include Dreyfus falling from his office window and Sleigh's problems with an inflatable doll. The limited edition soundtrack album was released by Quartet Records in 2010, which included 23 tracks and five additional bonus tracks. The decision to turn Clouseau bad rankled with audiences as well. O.K., the movie cant hit the heights of either A shot in the dark or The Pink Panther Strikes Again, but it is a nice little film in it's own right. Anxious to hear from his nemesis again, Dreyfus makes a deal with a criminal by promising him early parole . Released in United States Summer August 12, 1983. Sleigh also meets Sir Charles Litton (David Niven) who is married to Clouseau's former wife Simone (Capucine) and accompanied by his nephew George Litton(Robert Wagner). In 1982, director Blake Edwards tried to resurrect deceased star Peter Sellers by using old footage and out-takes for Trail of the Pink Panther, with even worse results. As he sets about his inquiry, Sleigh becomes the target of many people who would rather he did not find Clouseau. Sources: Set in the ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo. When Sellers passed away, the project was cancelled. One more note: This was Niven's final film appearance as well as the final Panther stint for Andre Maranne as Sgt. The diamond is called the "Pink Panther" because the flaw at its center, when viewed closely, is said to resemble a leaping pink panther. I knew that. Clouseau leaving his profession as a police officer for a life of crime was a direct reference to Peter Sellers's unfilmed (due to Sellers's death) Romance of the Pink Panther script, which did have, at least in its first draft, Clouseau leaving the force and joining his new wife (The Frog as the script had her) in her life of crime. The first rate cast has a poor script to work with. Since this movie bombed (or buumbed), you'd think Edwards was through with the Pink Panther series once and for all. He was the face of Inspector Clouseau. Moore took the name in tribute to his friend Bryan Forbes, an actor turned director who used the name Turk Thrust when he made a cameo in the 1964 Clouseau film A Shot in the Dark. Countess Chandra tells Sleigh that Clouseau visited her claiming to be Gino Rossi and asking for a good plastic surgeon. show 'Soap'. When Chief Inspector Dreyfus (Herbert Lom) is instructed to use a supercomputer to select the world's greatest detective in order to find the still-missing Clouseau, he rigs the machine so that the opposite happens: Sleigh proves every bit as clumsy and clueless as the man he is sent to find. For the animated character, see. The lawsuits combined totaled over $1billion. I am smoking on zhe wrong end, because I have a very good reason. Comedy Crime Mystery Ensuing after the events of Clouseau's disappearance, his bosses at the Surete put a computer into service to elect a new shrewd detective, Sleigh, who turns up just as inept as Clouseau. Coming Soon, Regal Director Blake Edwards Writers Blake Edwards Geoffrey Edwards Stars David Niven Robert Wagner Herbert Lom It co-starred Dyan Cannon, Robert Webber, Robert Loggia and Graham Stark. Curse of the Pink Panther. Juleta Shayne (Leslie Ash), an employee of the enigmatic Countess Chandra, comes to Sleigh's rescue. Curse Of The Pink Panther [DVD] Format: DVD 4.2 out of 5 stars218 ratings IMDb4.3/10.0 Prime Video$3.99 $14.99 Blu-ray$15.49 DVD$10.98 VHS Tape$9.99 Watch Instantly with Rent Buy Curse of the Pink Panther $3.99 $14.99 Customers who viewed this item also viewed Page 1of 1Start overPage 1 of 1 Previous page Show 'N Tell - Pink Panther and Sons - The Best Biker In Town - Picturesound Program, Arrival in Valencia (Instrumental) (2:30). Dreyfus and his long-suffering assistant Sergeant Francois Chevalier (Andr Maranne) soon find that the plan has worked a bit too well: Sleigh is just as clumsy as Clouseau, falling around, causing disaster and driving Dreyfus crazy. Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Blake Edwards Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Produced by Music by Henry Mancini Cinematography by Dick Bush Film Editing by Casting By Mary Selway Production Design by Peter Mullins Art Direction by Curse of the Pink Panther - Actors and actress. In Trail of the Pink Panther, Joanna Lumley had been a TV investigative reporter. As evidenced in "Inspector Clouseau," having another actor play the bumbling French detective was not the answer. This was the first (and to date only) time a studio's first work won an Oscar.[30]. A Shot in the Dark (1964) was released less than a year after The Pink Panther, and was the first to feature the Clouseau character as the protagonist of the film, investigating a murder set in a mansion in Paris. The Pink Panther is an American media franchise primarily focusing on a series of comedy-mystery films featuring an inept French police detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau.The franchise began with the release of the classic film The Pink Panther in 1963. Coming Soon. At the same time Ted Wass like Clouseau is making life intolerable for Inspector Dreyfuss . The character was featured in the opening of every Clouseau film except A Shot in the Dark and Inspector Clouseau. Returning to the Scene: Black Edwards, Volume 2, William Luhr and Peter Lehman. Most of the films in the series starred Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau and were directed and co-written by Blake Edwards. Falling about, mixing up his words and wearing an ice bucket for most of his scenes, Moore displays a previously unshown talent for comedy. Seeing a photograph of the Inspector, Countess Chandra tells Sleigh that Clouseau visited her several months ago but claimed his name was Gino Rossi (the thief who stole the diamond in the last film and was seen fencing it to Countess Chandra at the start of this film when the real Inspector arrived on the scene). Curse of the Pink Panther 1983 Overview Synopsis Credits Photos & Videos Film Details Articles & Reviews Notes Brief Synopsis The world's worst detective investigates the disappearance of Inspector Clouseau. Curse of the Pink Panther is not the worst of the series for me, Trail and Son are much worse being shameless messes. Clifton Sleigh, portrayed by Ted Wass. It was also announced that the film will focus on both the Pink Panther himself and Inspector Clouseau.[4][5]. Immediately upon reporting to duty, his clumsiness sends Dreyfus to the hospital. Both this film and Trail came in $1million over budget. For more details on the reception of each film, see the "Reception" section on each film's article. I know that most people see "Curse of the Pink Panther" as being a pretty weak film. One of nine movies that Graham Stark made with director Blake Edwards. DePatieFreleng Enterprises, run by former Warner Bros. Cartoons creators David H. DePatie and Isadore "Friz" Freleng, produced the opening sequences, with Freleng as director. What got me on his side was that hilarious scene with an inflatable woman provided by Balls (Harvey Korman again) taking place at an outside French restaurant with once again another hilarious performance by the versatile Graham Stark as a bored waiter who can't keep his eyes off of the doll and Sleigh's attempts at blowing her up. It is believed that Clouseau stole the Pink Panther and had his face changed and that he was a good cop who had gone bad and was killed for the diamond. MGM produced a commercially successful revival, The Pink Panther (2006), starring Steve Martin as Clouseau, though this film is a reboot of the franchise rather than a continuation or remake. They both turned it down ), and we never saw Sleigh again. Cast & Crew Read More Blake Edwards Director Ted Wass Robert Wagner Herbert Lom Joanna Lumley Capucine Photos & Videos View All Now, we know that Clouseau is missing, but is he dead? David Niven did not reprise the role of Sir Charles Lytton, who is portrayed in the film by Christopher Plummer instead. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. He is told to use the Interpol computer, a fictional Aldous Huxley 600 named "Huxley" to find the world's greatest detective, but instead sabotages the machine to select the worst. This movie began production immediately after principal photography on Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) wrapped. Pink Panther: The Ultimate Guide to the Coolest Cat in Town, Jerry Beck. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. Edwards suggested Rowan Atkinson for the role, but the studio rejected the choice as he was unknown outside of Britain at the time. The film marked Herbert Lom's sixth outing as Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus. He died two years after its release. Reportedly, Blake Edwards first wrote the screenplay for this movie in 1981, which was the year S.O.B. While Curse marked the introduction of a new hero, Clouseau is far from . Trail was a critical and commercial failure. It's no exaggeration to say this is the worst of the series. Glenn Ford as John "Rip" Ripley; Lee Remick as Kelly Sherwood; Stefanie Powers as Toby Sherwood; Ross Martin as Garland Humphrey "Red" Lynch; Roy Poole as Brad; Ned Glass as Popcorn; Anita Loo as Lisa Soong; Patricia Huston as Nancy Ashton; Gilbert Green as Special agent; Clifton James as Capt. 1983's Curse of the Pink Panther is the first to feature a different lead character, blundering American detective Sgt. The 1968 film Inspector Clouseau stars Alan Arkin as Clouseau, and does not feature any other recurring characters from the rest of the series. Watch it if you must, but you'll be reminded of how Peter Sellers will be missed. When legendary Inspector Clouseau (Roger Moore) goes missing, New York police officer Clifton Sleigh (Ted Wass) is enlisted to find him. There was also a short-lived animated series called Pink Panther and Pals (2010) which is aimed at younger children. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Cleese appeared in The Pink Panther 2 (2009). This was because MGM was at war with Edwards over the budget and shooting schedule and the scene had to be shot last as Moore was then shooting Octopussy concurrently. Elke Sommer, George Sanders, Graham Stark, Tracy Reed and Douglas Wilmer also appeared in the film. Curse of the Pink Panther is a 1983 comedy film and a continuation of The Pink Panther series of films created by Blake Edwards in the early 1960s. The phrase was used for all the subsequent films in the series, even when the jewel did not figure in the plot. Sleigh, who is descended from a long line of cops, sees this as an opportunity to prove his worth. Blake Edwards may have created Inspector Clouseau but to audiences there was only one actor for the Pink Panther series. There was also a hilarious fight scene between Clifton, some gangsters led by Robert Loggia, and a woman he just met named Juleta Shane-real name Julie Morgan (Leslie Ash) who later tries to bed Sleigh. You don't have to tell me I am smoking zhe wrong end. The woman shoots the man, then points the gun at Clouseau. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. "Pink Panther" redirects here. It co-starred Leonard Rossiter, Lesley-Anne Down, Michael Robbins, Colin Blakely, and featured an uncredited cameo by Omar Sharif. Clouseau returns, after having plastic surgery to disguise his identity, in a cameo appearance by Roger Moore (who is credited as "Turk Thrust II"). Coming Soon. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! In Trail of the Pink Panther, Joanna Lumley had been a TV investigative reporter. Chief Insp. Reminding us that Clouseau may be gone, but people just like him are still bumbling fools. Inspector Clouseau is missing and the Pink Panther (David Niven) is hot on his trail in this wildly funny laugh-fest that offers plenty of slapstick humor and a myriad of stars including Joanna Lumley, Herbert Lom and Robert Wagner. Cato, Dreyfus, and Franois all debuted in A Shot in the Dark (1964). Since Clouseau's clumsiness drove him to a series of nervous breakdowns, Dreyfus in particular is desperate not to see or hear from him ever again. You're right! Granted, it is weak compared to the great Panther films (Return, Strikes Again, A Shot in the Dark) and the good Panther films (Revenge, Trail and even Son)but somehow, I liked this better than the initial Panther film. Before Peter Sellers' untimely death, two drafts had been written for "Romance of the Pink Panther". Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Ted Wass plays the newcomer, an amazingly inept New York cop named Clifton Sleigh, who is chosen to investigate Clouseau's disappearance. Graham Stark, who played Clouseau's assistant in A Shot in the Dark (1964) and Trail of the Pink Panther and various supporting roles in three other sequels, plays a waiter and Joanna Lumley, who played the reporter in Trail, is a Countess here. United Artists commissioned a long series of The Pink Panther shorts, the first of which, 1964's The Pink Phink, won the 1964 Academy Award for Animated Short Film. Considering that "Curse of the Pink Panther" is a relatively recent film, it looks surprisingly dated. After watching the predecessor of this film, I can see that the series has found new life where it once lay dieing just a year before. Alan Arkin took over the role of France's 'greatest' detective in Inspector Clouseau (1968) with disastrous results. One of the few times he made me laugh was when he was doing the voice for his "instant companion.". Martin once again played Clouseau in The Pink Panther 2, though that film was not as successful as the first. David Niven, Capucine, and Robert Wagner had been the stars of the original Pink Panther film. Curse of the Pink Panther movie clips: http://j.mp/12MQ4sFBUY THE MOVIE: http://j.mp/12MNBypDon't miss the HOTTEST NEW TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u2y6prCLIP DE. The Panther Pink Pinky Portrayed by: Mel Blanc (1963-1964) Rich Little (1965) Matt Frewer (1993-1995) Michael Sinterniklaas (2009) The Pink Panther is a fictional animated character who appeared in the opening and closing credit sequences of every film in the Pink Panther series except for A Shot in the Dark and Inspector Clouseau. Curse of the Pink Panther Photos View All Photos Movie Info When legendary Inspector Clouseau (Roger Moore) goes missing, New York police officer Clifton Sleigh (Ted Wass) is enlisted to find. More than a decade after his previous portrayal, Peter Sellers returned as Clouseau in 1975's The Return of the Pink Panther. Whereas the previous film Trail of the Pink Panther made use of unused footage of Sellers as Inspector Clouseau and starred Joanna Lumley as journalist Marie Jouveat, Curse attempted to relaunch the series with a new lead, Ted Wass, as inept American detective Clifton Sleigh, assigned to find the missing Inspector Clouseau. One of the few times he made me laugh was when he was doing the voice for his "instant companion.". However, some elements of Arkin's performance and costuming of Clouseau were retained when Peter Sellers resumed the role of Return in 1975. Sir Roger Moore briefly plays Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau and, as such, was the first major actor to play Clouseau on-screen in a major direct performance after Peter Sellers. This is explained at the beginning of the first film, and the camera zooms in on the diamond to reveal the blurry flaw, which focuses on the cartoon Panther (though not actually leaping) to begin the opening credits sequence. Mancini's other themes for the first film include an Italian-language set-piece called "Meglio stasera", whose purpose seems primarily to introduce young actress Fran Jeffries. By what name was Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) officially released in India in English? Curse of the Pink Panther (222) 4.3 1 h 50 min 1983 PG Inspector Clouseau is missing and the Pink Panther (David Niven) is hot on his trail in this wildly funny laugh-fest that offers plenty of slapstick humor and a myriad of stars including Joanna Lumley, Herbert Lom and Robert Wagner. In her autobiography, Joanna Lumley discusses how the scene with Moore and Wass in her chalet was shot in one take with no rehearsals. Having no such intentions, Dreyfus ingeniously hires the world's worst detective, the New York Police Department's not-so-finest Clifton Sleigh (Wass), to ensure that Clouseau is never located. By the autumn of 1969, the shorts were being broadcast on NBC[31] during Saturday mornings on The Pink Panther Show; after 1969, new shorts were produced for both television broadcast and theatrical release. Curse of the Pink Panther [VHS] David Niven (Actor), Robert Wagner (Actor), Blake Edwards (Director, Producer, Writer) Rated: PG Format: VHS Tape 209 ratings IMDb 4.3/10.0 $999 Prime Video $3.99 $14.99 Blu-ray $14.99 DVD $9.99 VHS Tape $9.99 Additional VHS Tape options Edition Discs Price New from Used from VHS Tape September 1, 1998 $9.99 The film was a critical and commercial failure, however, Roger Moore, who cameoed at the end of the film as Clouseau, was praised for his comedic performance. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. Though uncredited, Peter Sellers can still be heard in various scenes through archival sound. [33] But in November 2020, it was later announced that Jeff Fowler will direct the movie instead with Mirisch and Andrews still producing. Actually not all that Bad, but Sellers is Missed, "is that slay as in kill?" The opening title sequence in the original 1963 The Pink Panther film was such a success with the United Artists executives that they decided to adapt the title sequence into a series of theatrical animated shorts. The film that launched the second Pink Panther series, The Pink Panther, starring Steve Martin as Clouseau, directed by Shawn Levy and produced by Robert Simonds, was released in February 2006 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and was co-produced with Columbia Pictures. Franois Chevalier (Andr Maranne). "Sellers and I usually thoroughly rehearsed set pieces (although not quite as much by Revenge, I have to admit) and shot them numerous times," as evidenced in the alternate takes as seen in Strikes Again/Trail and so forth. The original tagline on posters was 'He's been bombed, blasted and plugged in the parachute Is this any way to welcome the World's Greatest Detective?'. The film features a cameo by Roger Mooreas Clouseau himselfat the end of the film. Principal photography began immediately after Trail ended but Edwards economized by planning the two films together and shooting the parts of key co-stars simultaneously. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. Curse of the Pink Panther is a 1983 comedy film and a continuation of The Pink Panther series of films created by Blake Edwards in the early 1960s. Ultimately, Langlois, along with his henchmen (including Mr. Chong from Revenge of the Pink Panther) have a final showdown with Sleigh in a dark alley in Valencia, Spain, during Carnival. "Swine Phantom!" Copyright Fandango. Oh, and Korman was only fitfully amusing as Balls here though I did like the way he said "ca-ca". Roger Moore's scenes were filmed during a break from shooting Octopussy. Dudley Moore, previously briefly considered for the role of Clouseau for Romance of the Pink Panther following Sellers' death, had been Blake Edwards' original choice for the role of Det. Ted Wass stars in the film as NYPD Det. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. The series would probably have resembled the Police Academy movies more than the classic Pink Panther films. Sir Charles Litton is the notorious jewel thief known as the Phantom, though only Clouseau was convinced of this. Curse of the Pink Panther saw a delayed soundtrack album release of 27 years. Unlike most previous films, this film will not be focused on Inspector Clouseau, but instead on the titular cartoon character himself. John Ritter was also in discussion for the role before it fell to Ted Wass. This Roger Rabbit knock-off never aired. Not a remake of the original film, it forms a new starting point for a contemporary series, introducing the Clouseau and Dreyfus characters along with the famous diamond to a new generation. Both Clive Donner and Sidney Poitier were reported at various times to be directing the movie, with Donner's name in that role on the cover sheet of the July 16, 1980 'final draft' script. This - number seven in the popular series - is a feeble comedy in which the plot is poorly contrived, the actors look totally indifferent, and the comic moments are tired rehashes of scenes from the earlier films. Jacques Clouseau: Yes, my darling? He was credited as "Turk Thrust II", a nod to actor Bryan Forbes, who used the pseudonym "Turk Thrust" in the 1964 Clouseau film, A Shot in the Dark, as a member of a nudist camp. Enter Sergeant Clifton Sleigh (Ted Wass) of the New York Police Department, a walking disaster area that his commanding officer is overjoyed to pack off to Paris. Wass, a likeable, lightweight type, seems to have been cast as a deliberate echo of the silent-screen era's . He's investigating bungling Clouseau disappearance and is on the trail of the jewel known as the Pink Panther and during his first scenes Ted appears in drag . The "Pink Panther" of the title is a diamond supposedly containing a flaw that forms the image of a "leaping panther" which can be seen if held up to the light in a certain way. Thus was created "Curse of the Pink Panther." A new arrangement for The Pink Panther Theme Tune (similar to the theme from Revenge of the Pink Panther) with heavy synthesizers is present, to align the theme with '80s music trends. The guests appearances through out the movie were also nice. Curse of the Pink Panther received unanimously negative critical reviews and was a box office bomb with the general consensus being that attempting to continue The Pink Panther series without Sellers was a mistake, though some critics and fans thought that one positive aspect of the film was Moore's cameo, which is a humorous departure from his usual role of the suave and sophisticated hero, complete with falls, minced words and an ice bucket for most of his scenes that showed a previously unknown talent for physical and verbal comedy. The limited edition soundtrack album was released by Quartet Records in 2010, which included 23 tracks and five additional bonus tracks. Clifton Sleigh, but Moore turned it down, not wishing to commit to a series following the success of Arthur. Cast members filmed their scenes at the same time as shooting Trail of the Pink Panther (1982). Ohio University Press, 1989. Inspector Clouseau disappears, and the Surete wants the world's second best detective to look for him. The story element of Inspector Clouseau turning to crime, with his new wife archcriminal, a.k.a. This admittedly pointless attempt to continue the series without Peter Sellers is a far cry from most of its predecessors, but it has its share of genuinely funny scenes and a great performance by Ted Wass. No wonder, since it's filled with stale jokes and visual gags that have already been executed in previous "Pink Panther" entries. The title had actually been the original working title for the earlier Pink Panther movie Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978). Capucine, David Niven, and Robert Wagner reprised their roles from The Pink Panther (1963). Critics agree, though, that one positive aspect of the film was Moore's cameo which makes quite a contrast to his usual part of suave and sophisticated hero. It became his final screen appearance. Lead actors Ted Wass and Roberto Benigni from this film and Son of the Pink Panther (1993) respectively were both born on October 27th, 1952. Other segments include "Shades of Sennett", a "honky-tonk" piano number introducing the film's climactic chase scene through the streets of Rome. Apparently, the tone of the film changed after Edwards picked up Sellers from the airport, and during the ride to the hotel, they bonded over their mutual love of old film comedians like Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton and Laurel & Hardy. Edwards originally had wanted Dudley Moore, the star of his 1979 hit 10, to play the role of Sleigh but Moore turned it down, preferring not to tie himself to a series as his career was taking off. However, it's not the same. Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 23:56, "MGM To Make New Live-Action/CG 'Pink Panther' Movie", https://www.thewrap.com/jeff-fowler-to-direct-live-action-cgi-hybrid-pink-panther-for-mgm/, "A Shot in the Dark (1964 film) - Financial Information", "The Return of the Pink Panther - Financial Information", "The Pink Panther Strikes Again - Financial Information", "Revenge of the Pink Panther - Financial Information". Curse suffered from this tremendously--particularly with the key wrap-up scenes.". NYPD Lt. Palmyra would have continued as Sleigh's Dreyfus-type boss character and Charlie (the hip black cop) would have been a role similar to Francois. 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