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Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978)

“Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the movies.”

6.4/10 · 501 votes 1h 39m pg ComedyCrimeMystery

#19 of 26 films from 1978 #1688 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Blake Edwards · Written by Blake Edwards, Frank Waldman, Ron Clark

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Overview

Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau is dead. At least that is what the world—and Charles Dreyfus—believe when a dead body is discovered in Clouseau's car after being shot off the road. Naturally, Clouseau knows differently and, taking advantage of not being alive, sets out to discover why an attempt was made on his life.

Cast

Peter Sellersas Chief Inspector Clouseau
Herbert Lomas Chief Inspector Dreyfus
Dyan Cannonas Simone Legree
Robert Webberas Philippe Douvier
Robert Loggiaas Al Marchione
Paul Stewartas Julio Scallini
Adrienne Corrias Therese Douvier
Douglas Wilmeras Police Commissioner
Alfie Bassas Fernet
Sue Lloydas Claude Russo
Tony Beckleyas Guy Algo
Graham Starkas Dr. Auguste Balls
André Maranneas François
Ferdy Mayneas Dr. Paul Laprone

Facts

Release dateJanuary 8, 1978
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) — shorter as the 1978 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$12,000,000
Box office$49,579,269 (4.1× budget)
IMDbtt0078163

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Questions

How long is Revenge of the Pink Panther?
Revenge of the Pink Panther runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Revenge of the Pink Panther worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 501 votes, which places it #19 of 26 films released in 1978 in this index (top 31%) and #1688 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Revenge of the Pink Panther?
Revenge of the Pink Panther 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 Revenge of the Pink Panther?
Peter Sellers as Chief Inspector Clouseau; Herbert Lom as Chief Inspector Dreyfus; Dyan Cannon as Simone Legree; Robert Webber as Philippe Douvier; Robert Loggia as Al Marchione; Paul Stewart as Julio Scallini.
What is Revenge of the Pink Panther rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Revenge of the Pink Panther?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9306.

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