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The Pink Panther

  • 19631963
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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David Niven, Peter Sellers, Capucine, Claudia Cardinale, and Robert Wagner in The Pink Panther (1963)
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  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Romance
The bumbling Inspector Clouseau travels to Rome to catch a notorious jewel thief known as "The Phantom" before he conducts his most daring heist yet: a princess' priceless diamond with one s... Read allThe bumbling Inspector Clouseau travels to Rome to catch a notorious jewel thief known as "The Phantom" before he conducts his most daring heist yet: a princess' priceless diamond with one slight imperfection, known as "The Pink Panther".The bumbling Inspector Clouseau travels to Rome to catch a notorious jewel thief known as "The Phantom" before he conducts his most daring heist yet: a princess' priceless diamond with one slight imperfection, known as "The Pink Panther".
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
52K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,360
210
  • Director
    • Blake Edwards
  • Writers
    • Maurice Richlin(screenplay)
    • Blake Edwards(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • David Niven
    • Peter Sellers
    • Robert Wagner
Top credits
  • Director
    • Blake Edwards
  • Writers
    • Maurice Richlin(screenplay)
    • Blake Edwards(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • David Niven
    • Peter Sellers
    • Robert Wagner
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 197User reviews
    • 85Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations total

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    The Pink Panther
    Trailer 3:49
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    Peter Sellers in The Pink Panther (1963)
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    Peter Sellers and Capucine in The Pink Panther (1963)
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    David Niven and Peter Sellers in The Pink Panther (1963)
    David Niven and Claudia Cardinale in The Pink Panther (1963)
    Peter Sellers in The Pink Panther (1963)
    Claudia Cardinale in The Pink Panther (1963)
    David Niven and Claudia Cardinale in The Pink Panther (1963)
    Peter Sellers and Capucine in The Pink Panther (1963)
    David Niven in The Pink Panther (1963)
    Capucine and Robert Wagner in The Pink Panther (1963)

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    David Niven
    David Niven
    • Sir Charles Lyttonas Sir Charles Lytton
    Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers
    • Insp. Jacques Clouseauas Insp. Jacques Clouseau
    Robert Wagner
    Robert Wagner
    • George Lyttonas George Lytton
    Capucine
    Capucine
    • Simone Clouseauas Simone Clouseau
    Brenda de Banzie
    Brenda de Banzie
    • Angela Dunningas Angela Dunning
    Colin Gordon
    Colin Gordon
    • Tuckeras Tucker
    John Le Mesurier
    John Le Mesurier
    • Defence Barristeras Defence Barrister
    • (as John LeMesurier)
    James Lanphier
    James Lanphier
    • Saloudas Saloud
    Guy Thomajan
    Guy Thomajan
    • Artoffas Artoff
    Michael Trubshawe
    Michael Trubshawe
    • Felix Townesas Felix Townes
    Riccardo Billi
    • Aristotle Sarajosas Aristotle Sarajos
    Meri Welles
    Meri Welles
    • Monica Fawnas Monica Fawn
    • (as Meri Wells)
    Martin Miller
    Martin Miller
    • Pierre Luigi - Photographeras Pierre Luigi - Photographer
    Fran Jeffries
    Fran Jeffries
    • Greek 'cousin'as Greek 'cousin'
    Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale
    • The Princessas The Princess
    John Bartha
    John Bartha
    • Big Joeas Big Joe
    • (uncredited)
    William Bryant
    William Bryant
    • Policemanas Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Enrico Cesaretti
    • Cortina d'Ampezzo Holiday Guestas Cortina d'Ampezzo Holiday Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Blake Edwards
    • Writers
      • Maurice Richlin(screenplay)
      • Blake Edwards(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      An animated Pink Panther was created for the opening credits because writer and director Blake Edwards felt that the credits would benefit from some kind of cartoon character. David H. DePatie and Friz Freleng decided to personify the film's eponymous jewel, and the Pink Panther character was chosen by Edwards from over a hundred alternative panther sketches. The Pink Panther introduced in the opening credits became a popular film and television character in his own right, beginning with the cartoon short The Pink Phink (1964) the following year.
    • Goofs
      When Clouseau first opens the door to his room to look into the hall he yanks it open it swings halfway open then slams back into him. A small "stop" block can be seen fastened to the floor where the door can hit it. The block is gone in all other shots.
    • Quotes

      [At a costume ball, a police sergeant costumed as a zebra drinks from the punch bowl]

      Inspector Jacques Clouseau: Any more behaviour like this and I'll have your stripes!

    • Crazy credits
      Although the film's title actually refers to a jewel, the credits are presented in a cartoon sequence featuring a pink panther who interacts with the lettering in various ways -- spinning letters around, unscrambling words, inserting extra credits for himself, and so on. The cartoon panther has subsequently appeared in the same manner in several sequels to this film and eventually his own TV series The Pink Panther Show (1969).
    • Connections
      Edited into Trail of the Pink Panther (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      It Had Better Be Tonight
      ("Meglio Stasera")
      Music Henry Mancini
      English Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
      Italian Franco Migliacci
      Sung by Fran Jeffries
      Tenor sax solos by Plas Johnson

    User reviews197

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Opaque story but a luxurious staging and a superb score
    An American comedy; This story is the first in a long series starring Peter Sellers as bumbling French Police Inspector. His mishaps are amusing, though here he is a supporting player to the suave David Niven who stars as Sir Charles Litton, a jewel thief known as "The Phantom." Claudia Cardinale as the beautiful Princess is delectable. Mancini's powerful score and the memorable song "Meglio Stasera" make it a real treat. The costume design, set design, and the enchanting wintry Cortina D'Ampezzo as a backdrop, makes the viewing very pleasurable. The story is slow with a dull, directionless plot, and it is less comedic than its later sequels but some funny routines make it charming.
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    FAQ3

    • How did the Pink Panther diamond get its name?
    • Does the Pink Panther diamond really exist?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 18, 1964 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • The Pink Panther DVD
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • Der rosarote Panther
    • Filming locations
      • Rocca di Papa, Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production company
      • Mirisch G-E Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,878,107
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,878,107
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.20 : 1

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