About Curse of the Pink Panther

"Curse of the Pink Panther" is a comedic movie released in 1983. Ever-bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau has been missing for a year -- and the President of France wants to find him. The movie is a rich blend of slapstick humor and mystery, continuing the legacy of the Pink Panther series. The story unfolds as Chief Inspector Dreyfus is reluctantly forced to use the malfunctioning computer, which has been designed to select the best detective in the world to find the missing Clouseau. Surprisingly, it picks Jacques Clouseau's equally inept New York Police Department counterpart, Sergeant Clifton Sleigh, for the mission. The story takes several humorous turns as Sleigh tries to find Clouseau and the Pink Panther diamond.

Making / Production

"Curse of the Pink Panther" was directed by Blake Edwards and produced by Tony Adams. The screenplay was written by Blake Edwards and Geoffrey Edwards. This movie is a continuation of the Pink Panther series and maintains its comedic charm. However, it occupies a distinct niche, as it is different from the Clouseau films.

Actors

• David Niven: Reprising his character Sir Charles Litton/cat burglar "The Phantom", Niven adds a unique charm and a classic touch to this comedic masterpiece.
• Ted Wass: Playing NYPD detective Sergeant Clifton Sleigh, Wass perfectly portrays the clueless and innocent character in his mission to find Inspector Clouseau.
• Robert Wagner: As George Lytton, Wagner adds a flair of wit and style to the movie.
• Herbert Lom: Lom plays Chief Inspector Dreyfus, who is once again perturbed with the decision to find Inspector Clouseau.
• Joanna Lumley: As Countess Chandra, Lumley introduces a touch of elegance and mystery.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• This movie was the last in the series for David Niven, who played Sir Charles Litton. His voice had to be dubbed due to his poor health.
• Steve Martin, who later played Inspector Jacques Clouseau in the new Pink Panther movies, was initially considered for the role of Sergeant Sleigh.
• Despite having a PG rating, the movie contains some slightly risqué slapstick scenes.

Music, Soundtrack

• The music score was provided by Grammy Award-winning artist Henry Mancini, who continued his legacy of creating distinctive jazz tunes for the Pink Panther series.
• The soundtrack contains various iconic themes from the Pink Panther series that highlight the comedic and intriguing aspects of the movie.