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The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)

โ€œWhy are the world's chief assassins after Inspector Clouseau? Why not? Everybody else is.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 651 votes 1h 43m pg ComedyCrime

#16 of 23 films from 1976 #997 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Blake Edwards ยท Written by Blake Edwards, Frank Waldman

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Overview

Charles Dreyfus, who has finally cracked over inspector Clouseau's antics, escapes from a mental institution and launches an elaborate plan to get rid of Clouseau once and for all.

Cast

Peter Sellersas Chief Inspector Clouseau
Herbert Lomas Dreyfus
Leonard Rossiteras Quinlan
Colin Blakelyas Drummond
Graham Starkas Hotel Clerk
Byron Kaneas Secretary of State
Dick Crockettas President
Richard Vernonas Fassbender
Briony McRobertsas Margo Fassbender
Burt Kwoukas Cato
Andrรฉ Maranneas Francois
Vanda Godsellas Mrs. Leverlilly
Geoffrey Bayldonas Dr. Duval
Patsy Smartas Mrs Japonica

Facts

Release dateSeptember 16, 1976
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) โ€” shorter as the 1976 average of 122 min
GenresComedy, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$33,833,201 (5.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0075066

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Questions

How long is The Pink Panther Strikes Again?
The Pink Panther Strikes Again runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is The Pink Panther Strikes Again worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 651 votes, which places it #16 of 23 films released in 1976 in this index (top 35%) and #997 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Pink Panther Strikes Again?
The Pink Panther Strikes Again was directed by Blake Edwards. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), The Party (1968), A Shot in the Dark (1964).
Who stars in The Pink Panther Strikes Again?
Peter Sellers as Chief Inspector Clouseau; Herbert Lom as Dreyfus; Leonard Rossiter as Quinlan; Colin Blakely as Drummond; Graham Stark as Hotel Clerk; Byron Kane as Secretary of State.
What is The Pink Panther Strikes Again rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Pink Panther Strikes Again?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/67382.

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