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Inspector Clouseau (1968) -- The world's favorite "Pink Panther" super-sleuth, Inspector Clouseau, is back and at it again in this outrageous comedy caper. When a nation's in trouble, criminals don't stand a chance against the French detective with a knack for reckless investigation.
Inspector Clouseau (1968) -- Inspector Clouseau uses his coat buttons in a pay phone.
Inspector Clouseau (1968) -- Inspector Clouseau gets his picture taken in bed.
Inspector Clouseau (1968) -- Inspector Clouseau gets reprimanded for killing a man.
Inspector Clouseau (1968) -- Inspector Clouseau interferes with a haircut.

Overview

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Director:
Bud Yorkin
Writers:
Blake Edwards (character) &
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Release Date:
19 July 1968 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Crime | Mystery more
Plot:
A string of robberies has occurred in Britain and it's up to Inspector Clouseau to catch them. full summary | add synopsis
User Comments:
Vastly underrated comedy more (30 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Alan Arkin ... Insp. Jacques Clouseau
Frank Finlay ... Supt. Weaver
Delia Boccardo ... Lisa Morrel
Barry Foster ... Addison Steele
Patrick Cargill ... Commissioner Sir Charles Braithwaite
Beryl Reid ... Mrs. Weaver
Clive Francis ... Clyde Hargreaves
Richard Pearson ... Shockley
Michael Ripper ... Frey
Susan Engel ... Carmichael
Wallas Eaton ... Hoeffler
Tutte Lemkow ... Frenchie LeBec
Katya Wyeth ... Meg
Tracey Crisp ... Julie
Geoffrey Bayldon ... Gutch
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Additional Details

Runtime:
96 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Canada:G (Manitoba/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Australia:G | Singapore:PG | Finland:S | Norway:16 | Sweden:15 | UK:U (1968)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In the scene where Clouseau is being chased through the cemetery after falling in the plot and disrupting the funeral, you can see a sign on a cross in the lower right part of the screen for a few seconds. The sign reads "Reposite En Pace: Norman Lear, 1903-1962". This is an in-joke that refers to Norman Lear, who was director Bud Yorkin's producing partner for many years on shows such as "All in the Family" (1971) and "Sanford and Son" (1972). more
Goofs:
Errors in geography: A supposed Parisian fishmonger has an English accent. more
Quotes:
Inspector Jacques Clouseau: And now since we are becoming so chummy, perhaps you can tell me about the Great Train Robbery.
Addison Steele: I don't know nothing!
Inspector Jacques Clouseau: He who don't know nothing, must know something, eh?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Pink Panther Story (2003) (V) more

FAQ

Is this a real Pink Panther film?
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3 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
Vastly underrated comedy, 22 March 2001
9/10
Author: cafelife from USA

I had always been a fan of Peter Sellers' Pink Panther movies. Alan Arkin, however, made an excellent Clouseau. Lots of great quotable lines and holds up under repeat viewing.Actually better than some of the later Peter Sellers versions.

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