The Return of the Pink Panther
Clumsy Inspector Clouseau hunts for stolen diamond
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About The Return of the Pink Panther
Released: 1975
Platform: Hulu
Rating: G
Run time: 1h 53m
Cast
Peter Sellers, Christopher Plummer, Herbert Lom, Catherine Schell, Burt Kwouk
About The Return of the Pink Panther
The Return of the Pink Panther is a British comedy film released in 1975, directed by Blake Edwards and written by Frank Waldman. This was the third film in the series featuring the bumbling French detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau, portrayed by Peter Sellers. The plot sees Clouseau being assigned to solve the mystery of the stolen 'Pink Panther' diamond, which leads to comical investigative adventures.
Making / Production
Produced by Blake Edwards and Tony Adams, this movie was made by United Artists. The shooting took place in various locations, including France and the UK. The comic elements of the film were developed by involving the key traits of Inspector Clouseau's character like clumsiness, slapstick humor, and disguises.
Actors
- Peter Sellers as Inspector Jacques Clouseau - His comical representation of the clumsy and determined detective is considered classic.
- Christopher Plummer as Sir Charles Litton - He aptly portrayed the smart and suave aristocrat who is involved in the diamond theft.
- Catherine Schell as Lady Claudine Litton - She successfully portrayed the high society woman with secret ambitions.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- This was the only film in the series that did not feature Henry Mancini's theme during the opening credits.
- The film was originally going to be titled "The Romance of the Pink Panther"
- Despite being a sequel, the film doesn't acknowledge any of the events of the previous two Pink Panther films.
Awards
Unfortunately, The Return of the Pink Panther did not win any major awards, but it was a commercial success and received a positive response from audiences.
Quotes
- "I believe everything and I believe nothing. I suspect everyone and I suspect no one." - Inspector Jacques Clouseau
- "I shot him in the nose. Can you imagine the mess?" - Dreyfus
Music, Soundtrack
- The iconic Pink Panther theme by Henry Mancini repeats throughout the film, setting the tone for the comedic mystery.
- "The Greatest Gift" is a romantic ballad that features in between the movie.
- "The Inspector Clouseau Theme" perfectly matches Clouseau's bumbling yet determined character.
About The Return of the Pink Panther
In The Return of the Pink Panther, inspector Clouseau is back to solve the theft of the precious diamond, Pink Panther.
