The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Seen it?1976 | 103 min | Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 6 times its budget. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved A Shot in the Dark or The Naked Gun, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$34 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 80K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Blake Edwards
- Peter SellersChief Inspector Clouseau
- Herbert LomDreyfus
- Leonard RossiterQuinlan
- Colin BlakelyDrummond
- Graham StarkHotel Clerk
- Byron KaneSecretary of State
- Dick CrockettPresident
- Richard VernonFassbender
- Briony McRobertsMargo Fassbender
- Burt KwoukCato