The Pink Panther
Seen it?1963 | 115 min | Comedy, Crime
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 The Naked Gun, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: slapstick violence. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
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...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 277K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Blake Edwards
- David NivenSir Charles Lytton
- Peter SellersInsp. Jacques Clouseau
- Claudia CardinaleThe Princess Dala
- CapucineSimone Clouseau
- Robert WagnerGeorge Lytton
- Brenda De BanzieAngela Dunning
- Colin GordonTucker
- John Le MesurierDefence Barrister (as John LeMesurier)
- James LanphierSaloud
- Guy ThomajanArtoff