Revenge of the Pink Panther (HBO)

About Revenge of the Pink Panther (HBO)

Revenge of the Pink Panther, released in 1978, is the sixth film in the Pink Panther comedy film series. The movie features Peter Sellers as bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau, who needs to rise from the 'dead' to save the day, as people assume him to be dead when an assassination attempt is targeted at him. Instead of correcting them, Clouseau takes advantage of the situation to dig deeper into the criminal underworld.

Making / Production

The film is directed by Blake Edwards and produces by Blake Edwards and Tony Adams. It was written by Blake Edwards, Ron Clark, Frank Waldman, and Peter Sellers. The film was a commercial success, keeping the Pink Panther brand alive and active.

Actors

• Peter Sellers as Inspector Jacques Clouseau: Sellers' iconic performance as the bumbling yet determined Inspector was well received, with Sellers bringing his signature comedic timing to the role.
• Dyan Cannon as Simone Legree: Cannon played the love interest and was applauded for her sizzling screen presence and her chemistry with Sellers.
• Herbert Lom as Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus: Lom's portrayal of Clouseau's long-suffering boss added depth and humor to the movie.
• Robert Webber as Philippe Douvier: Webber played the antagonist with style, embodying the sleek yet sinister villain role perfectly.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the last Pink Panther movie to include new footage of Peter Sellers as Clouseau, as the actor died a year after its release.
• Despite the movie's title, the famous Pink Panther diamond does not appear in this film.
• The massive destruction of a hotel room in this film inspired a similar scene in the 1992 comedy "Brain Donors".

Awards

While Revenge of the Pink Panther did not win any major awards, it was nominated for Best British Costume (BAFTA) in 1979.

Quotes

• "But that means, that I am dead!" - Jacques Clouseau
• "Why do you think I have you shadowed Clouseau? To keep you from hurting yourself." - Charles Dreyfus
• "There is something else I have also learned, never interfere with a man’s leap!" - Philippe Douvier

Music, Soundtrack

• Theme from "The Pink Panther" composed by Henry Mancini
• "Hong Kong Fireworks" composed by Henry Mancini
• "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" composed by Frederick Loewe, performed by Maurice Chevalier