Son of the Pink Panther
Clumsy detective continues Inspector Clouseau's legacy
About Son of the Pink Panther
Released: 1993
Platform: Hulu
Rating: PG-13
Run time: 1h 33m
Cast
Roberto Benigni, Herbert Lom, Claudia Cardinale, Burt Kwouk, Debrah Farentino
Son of the Pink Panther
About Son of the Pink Panther
This 1993 comedy film represents the eighth and final installment in the Pink Panther series. Heavily influenced by slapstick comedy, the plot revolves around Jacques Gambrelli (Roberto Benigni), who is revealed to be Inspector Jacques Clouseau's illegitimate son. Jacques, like his father, is a bumbling detective. His mission involves rescuing the kidnapped Princess Yasmin of the Lugash kingdom.
Making / Production
The film was directed by comedy veteran Blake Edwards and produced by Tony Adams. Les Films Ariane and Filmauro were the production companies involved, with distribution handled by MGM/UA Distribution Co.
Actors
- Roberto Benigni as Jacques Gambrelli - He masterfully brings out the comic angle of his character, evoking the memory of Inspector Jacques while being distinctively himself.
- Claudia Cardinale as Maria Gambrelli - Reprising her role from the original, she offers an engaging performance as Jacques’ mother.
- Herbert Lom as Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus - Lom once again portrays his iconic role, keeping the audience entertained with his comically volatile personality.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The initial choice for Jacques Gambrelli was Rowan Atkinson, but he was unavailable during the film's shooting.
- This is the only Pink Panther film that has a different actor other than Peter Sellers playing Inspector Jacques Clouseau's part.
Quotes
- "Do you have a license for that monkey?" - Jacques Gambrelli
- "If someone was going to kill you, you'd be dead already!" - Maria Gambrelli
Music, Soundtrack
- The Pink Panther Theme - Composed by Henry Mancini, the iconic theme undergoes a revamp for the film.
- The romantic track, "Close Your Eyes" - Performed by Stéphane Grappelli, also adds to the rich musical tapestry of the film.
About Son of the Pink Panther
Son of the Pink Panther is a comedy where Inspector Clouseau's illegitimate son solves a kidnapping mystery while creating comedic chaos.