curse of the pink panther

For those who consider the Pink Panther films only watchable for Peter Sellers' performance as Inspector Clouseau, the series could be considered over with "Revenge of the Pink Panther." Also, this was David Niven's final film. Curse is mediocre but it does have some good things. The Phantom would steal items of jewelry and leave behind a white glove. In addition to the credits sequences, the theme often accompanies any suspenseful sequence in the first film and in most of the subsequent films featuring the character of Clouseau. Other segments include "Shades of Sennett", a "honky-tonk" piano number introducing the film's climactic chase scene through the streets of Rome. You don't even have to see the film to know it can't be done. Niven and Sellers's co-stars included Capucine, Robert Wagner, and Claudia Cardinale. Roger Moore's scenes were filmed during a break from shooting Octopussy. The guests appearances through out the movie were also nice. The diamond is called the "Pink Panther" because the flaw at its center, when viewed closely, is said to resemble a leaping pink panther. Considering that "Curse of the Pink Panther" is a relatively recent film, it looks surprisingly dated. After watching the predecessor of this film, I can see that the series has found new life where it once lay dieing just a year before. Cleese appeared in The Pink Panther 2 (2009). It grossed a worldwide total of $76 million, against a budget of $70 million. Do you know why I am smoking zhe wrong end? PinkPantherMania.com, Romance of the Pink Panther - the Never Released Pink Panther Movie. Curse suffered from this tremendously--particularly with the key wrap-up scenes.". The name "the Pink Panther" became attached to Inspector Clouseau in much the same way that Frankenstein has been used in film titles to refer to Dr. Frankenstein's creation, or The Thin Man was used in a series of detective films. Edwards suggested Rowan Atkinson for the role, but MGM rejected the choice, as Atkinson was little known outside of Britain at the time. He died two years after its release. David Niven, Capucine, and Robert Wagner had been the stars of the original Pink Panther film. Some good visual gags include Dreyfus falling from his office window and Sleigh's problems with an inflatable doll. Realizing it's heavy, he slips out of the shot and drops the diamond offscreen, shattering it. 'Curse', its successor, was an improvement, thanks to a funny performance from the likable Ted Wass, best known as 'Danny Dallas' from the long-running T.V. Then the role was offered to Peter Ustinov, with Ava Gardner to play his wife. A reporter interviews friends, foes, and colleagues of the legendary detective, allowing Edwards to use classic clips from the series. The Panther Pink Pinky Portrayed by: Mel Blanc (1963-1964) Rich Little (1965) Matt Frewer (1993-1995) Michael Sinterniklaas (2009) The Pink Panther is a fictional animated character who appeared in the opening and closing credit sequences of every film in the Pink Panther series except for A Shot in the Dark and Inspector Clouseau. Actually, it wasn't as bad as expected, but though the slapstick scenes are good, the rest of the movie is blah. More than two decades later, Wass would direct co-star Robert Wagner in episodes of Two and a Half Men. He is told to use the Interpol computer, a fictional Aldous Huxley 600 named "Huxley" to find the world's greatest detective, but instead sabotages the machine to select the worst. Whereas the previous film Trail of the Pink Panther made use of unused footage of Sellers as Inspector Clouseau and starred Joanna Lumley as journalist Marie Jouveat, Curse attempted to relaunch the series with a new lead, Ted Wass, as inept American detective Clifton Sleigh, assigned to find the missing Inspector Clouseau. Curse of the Pink Panther [VHS] David Niven (Actor), Robert Wagner (Actor), Blake Edwards (Director, Producer, Writer) Rated: PG Format: VHS Tape 209 ratings IMDb 4.3/10.0 $999 Prime Video $3.99 $14.99 Blu-ray $14.99 DVD $9.99 VHS Tape $9.99 Additional VHS Tape options Edition Discs Price New from Used from VHS Tape September 1, 1998 $9.99 MGM produced a commercially successful revival, The Pink Panther (2006), starring Steve Martin as Clouseau, though this film is a reboot of the franchise rather than a continuation or remake. While this is not quite the train wreck that TRAIL OF THE PINK PANTHER was, it's still a pretty weak entry in the PANTHER series. Edwards' co-producer, Tony Adams planned to produce one Panther film every three years in order to finance smaller projects, depending on how the movie would perform. There he meets a famous British film star (Roger Moore), who speaks with a rather odd French accent and falls about all over the place (behaviour characteristic which would be familiar to those who have seen the previous films in the series). Thus was created "Curse of the Pink Panther." Ted Wass is bland and ineffectual; when I watch him here I keep thinking of how much better this movie could have been if most of his scenes were acted or directed differently. Clifton Sleigh, portrayed by Ted Wass. Apparently, the tone of the film changed after Edwards picked up Sellers from the airport, and during the ride to the hotel, they bonded over their mutual love of old film comedians like Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton and Laurel & Hardy. Though uncredited, Peter Sellers can still be heard in various scenes through archival sound. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. Inspector Clouseau is a man who acts dignified despite all his bumbling and pratfalls; Clifton Sleigh has the pratfalls but nothing else. Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau, hailed as France's greatest detective, has disappeared and no trace can be found of him. This following to popular series is a new attempt to maintain the slapstick franchise in spite of Peter Sellers death by substituting in American actor Ted Wass . On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 29% based on 14 reviews, with an average score of 4.00/10. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. In a pre-credits scene, the animated Pink Panther is shown stealing the Pink Panther jewel. Along with Niven and Lom, Edwards brings back a handful of other supporting players and guest stars from films past. Harmless and good-natured but completely unimaginative and mostly unfunny, this comedy may help you kill two hours, but it may also irritate you because of its exploiting the images of many of the series' stars just to gain some "dignity" as a film. However, Moore declined the role not wishing to commit to a film franchise following the success of Arthur (1981), and Atkinson was rejected by the studio, as he was unknown outside the U.K. at the time. Countess Chandra: No darling, but I'm sure you've got a very good reason. The cartoon opening and closing credits for the film were animated and produced by Marvel Productions and written and directed by Art Leonardi. Title sequence from Curse of the Pink Panther (1983), designed by Art Leonardi 'CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER' (1983)Directed by Blake EdwardsStarring: David Ni. Roger Moore is credited as Turk Thrust II. George joins his . Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) was the first Pink Panther film made after Peter Sellers' death in 1980. The diamond reappears in several later films in the series, The Return of the Pink Panther (1975), Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) and Curse of the Pink Panther (1983). Curse, sadly, proved to be Niven's final film. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter Alan Arkin had played the title character of the French detective in Inspector Clouseau (1968), but that movie was not titled with a "Pink Panther" phrase. Although variations of the main theme would reprise for many of the Pink Panther series entries, as well as the cartoon series, Mancini composed different theme music for A Shot in the Dark; this theme was later adopted by the animated spin-off series The Inspector. and the United Artists commissioned a long series of The Pink Panther shorts, the first of which, 1964's The Pink Phink, won the 1964 Academy Award for Animated Short Film. As detailed in the director's commentary for the first film, the Inspector Clouseau character was originally conceived as a vehicle for David Niven, but once written it was decided he should play the raconteur/thief. The good news that "The Curse of the Pink Panther" does have a few funny scenes. Stream Curse of the Pink Panther, watch trailers, see the cast, and more at TV Guide One of nine movies that Graham Stark made with director Blake Edwards. NYPD Lt. Palmyra would have continued as Sleigh's Dreyfus-type boss character and Charlie (the hip black cop) would have been a role similar to Francois. Oh, and Korman was only fitfully amusing as Balls here though I did like the way he said "ca-ca". David Niven did not reprise the role of Sir Charles Lytton, who is portrayed in the film by Christopher Plummer instead. Once again, regular Panther co-stars return Herbert Lom, Burt Kwouk, and Graham Stark, and a star of the original 1963 film, Claudia Cardinale. Once again, you'd be wrong. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! It co-starred Leonard Rossiter, Lesley-Anne Down, Michael Robbins, Colin Blakely, and featured an uncredited cameo by Omar Sharif. I knew that. 1983's Curse of the Pink Panther is the first to feature a different lead character, blundering American detective Sgt. Title sequence from Curse of the Pink Panther (1983), directed by Geoffrey Edwards Help me make more videos: https://www.patreon.com/MovieTitles The History of The Pink Panther Films Hats. The jazz-based Pink Panther Theme was composed by Henry Mancini. He died from ALS at the age of 73 a month before Curse 's theatrical release. Dont worry, it wont take long. The title had actually been the original working title for the earlier Pink Panther movie Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978). Dudley Moore, previously briefly considered for the role of Clouseau for Romance of the Pink Panther following Sellers' death, had been Blake Edwards' original choice for the role of Det. Eventually, Sleigh's trail leads to a health spa run by Countess Chandra (Joanna Lumley). I know that most people see "Curse of the Pink Panther" as being a pretty weak film. However, like this and Trail, it did not do well at the box-office, signalling the end of Edwards' involvement with the franchise for good. Of course the ghost of Peter Sellers lives on and he was sorely missed. The lawsuits combined totaled over $1billion. I never got into the film at all. Released in United States Summer August 12, 1983. This sat badly with Blake Edwards who was used to letting Peter Sellers try many different takes to find the funniest way of playing his scenes. Dreyfus and his long-suffering assistant, Sergeant Franois Durval (Andr Maranne), soon find that the sabotage has worked a bit too well: while slightly more intelligent and capable, Sleigh is just as clumsy as Clouseau. In 1982, director Blake Edwards tried to resurrect deceased star Peter Sellers by using old footage and out-takes for Trail of the Pink Panther, with even worse results. Edwards told the LA Times that the series would change geographically. Curse of the Pink Panther is a 1983 comedy film and a continuation of The Pink Panther series of films created by Blake Edwards in the early 1960s. In 2014, MGM announced (see above) that it was planning an animation / live-action hybrid film reboot of the franchise,[32] to be directed by David Silverman and produced by Walter Mirisch and Julie Andrews. Langlois is finally arrested and taken to prison. Previously in Trail of the Pink Panther the Pink Panther was stolen and Inspector Clouseau disappeared while flying from London to Lugash, on the orders of General Bufoni. In Lugash, the fabled Pink Panther diamond is stolen. Chief Insp. [5] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 31 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[6]. Curse of the Pink Panther had been the original working title for what became Revenge of the Pink Panther, made five years previously. The basic plot was to involve Inspector Clouseau becoming smitten with a cat burglar called "the Frog", played by Pamela Stephenson. Dreyfus and his long-suffering assistant Sergeant Francois Chevalier (Andr Maranne) soon find that the plan has worked a bit too well: Sleigh is just as clumsy as Clouseau, falling around, causing disaster and driving Dreyfus crazy. This movie was intended to spin-off the character of Clifton Sleigh as the next Inspector Clouseau in a series of new Pink Panther movies, but it never took off. O.K. There's a tinge of sadness associated with Curse of the Pink Panther. DK Publishing, 2005. This reboot launches a new Pink Panther film series starring Steve Martin as Inspector Clouseau and Kevin Kline as Chief Inspector Dreyfus. The animated Pink Panther character also appeared in a short animated segment on the educational TV series Sesame Street, demonstrating his karate skills to carve the letter K out of a block of stone, only for it to crumble quickly afterward. Countess Chandra: You're smoking the wrong end. Director Blake Edwards Writers Blake Edwards Geoffrey Edwards Stars David Niven Robert Wagner Herbert Lom The film was a box office failure and received unanimously negative reviews. But money talks and in 1981 we got the dire 'Trail Of The Pink Panther'. Lead actors Ted Wass and Roberto Benigni from this film and Son of the Pink Panther (1993) respectively were both born on October 27th, 1952. Ted Wass was good as a bumbling detective from the USA, and of course Herbert Lom was great as usual. The man who steals the show is surprisingly Roger Moore as the newly Plastic surgery clad Clouseau who is made up to look like, rather appropriately, Roger Moore. The film was one of two produced concurrently following the death of the series' star Peter Sellers. Edwards would not have directed the later Wass films (Terry Marcel was slated to helm the next one) and Edwards' son, Geoffrey Edwards and Sam Bernard would have scripted. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Geoffrey Edwards: The film's co-writer as the voice of Aldous the supercomputer. Sleigh also meets Sir Charles Litton (David Niven) who is married to Clouseau's former wife Simone (Capucine) and accompanied by his nephew George Litton(Robert Wagner). Meanwhile, a Countess Chandra (Joanna Lumley in her second consecutive Panther role) has the diamond and, it seems, an affair with a certain police detectiveAll right, I'll just say this right now: I didn't like the way Clouseau ended up in this movie being an accomplice to the Pink Panther theft and changing his face as well. Principal photography began immediately after Trail ended but Edwards economized by planning the two films together and shooting the parts of key co-stars simultaneously. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. He is played by Robert Wagner. show 'Soap'. Herbert Lom as Dreyfus still provides some laughs but Burt Kwouk as Cato was mostly wasted here especially when he wrestles with the American Sleigh at the now-Clouseau Museum apartment. Inspector Clouseau is missing and the Pink Panther (David Niven) is hot on his trail in this wildly funny laugh-fest that offers plenty of slapstick humor and a myriad of stars including Joanna Lumley, Herbert Lom and Robert Wagner. His fate is a mystery. Curse of the Pink Panther is the sixth film in the "Pink Panther" movie series to be directed by Blake Edwards and was filmed concurrently with Trail of the Pink Panther. The film marked Herbert Lom's sixth outing as Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! You don't have to tell me I am smoking zhe wrong end. The role of Clouseau was originated by and is most closely associated with Peter Sellers. Meanwhile, his former superior, Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus (Herbert Lom), is pressured to oversee Operation Paragon and utilize Interpol's fictitious Huxley 600 computer Aldous to find the world's greatest detective to solve the crime. Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - Looks Like Suicide, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - Getting a Room, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - The Wax Museum, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - It Must be the Gas, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - Balls' Disguises, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - Detective Sleigh Has Arrived, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - A Date With Shirley, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - I Can't Tell You How Sorry I Am, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - Meeting with the Littons. Langois attempts many assassinations on Sleigh, but Sleigh's bumbling nature allows him to evade the attacks, and ultimately, Langois, along with his henchmen (including Mr. Chong from Revenge of the Pink Panther), have a final showdown with Sleigh, although a mysterious young woman (smitten with Sleigh) comes to his rescue and manages to defeat Langlois (by giving him the Family Jewels) and the thugs in combat. Curse Of The Pink Panther=====Inspector Clouseau disappears, and the Surete wants the world's second best detective to look for him. Edwards made one more attempt to revive the franchise, Son of the Pink Panther (1993) with Roberto Benigni in the lead, before Steve Martin took on the role of Inspector Clouseau in the 2006 remake The Pink Panther, directed by Shawn Levy. It's a weak entry in the film. Final theatrical movie of David Niven (Sir Charles Litton) and Harold Kasket (President Sandover Haleesh). Since Dreyfus, however, would rather Clouseau was never found, he has someone from jail tell him how to fix it so a HAL-like computer finds the opposite of best detective in the world. Amusing moments along with ridiculous is this new entry about Inspector Clouseau with a newcomer , Ted Wass, Curse of the Pink Panther was pretty entertaining despite no Sellers and the fate of his character here. The animated Pink Panther character has also appeared in computer and console video games, as well as advertising campaigns for several companies, most notably for Owens Corning Fiberglass insulation. The film was panned by most critics, but was a financial success, grossing $164.1 million against an $80 million budget. This is explained at the beginning of the first film, and the camera zooms in on the diamond to reveal the blurry flaw, which focuses on the cartoon Panther (though not actually leaping) to begin the opening credits sequence. Niven passed away before film was released and his dialogue was overdubbed in post-production by Rich Little for the finished film. For more details on the reception of each film, see the "Reception" section on each film's article. Critics agree, though, that one positive aspect of the film was Moore's cameo which makes quite a contrast to his usual part of suave and sophisticated hero. Here she is cast as the aristocratic owner of a health spa, Countess Chandra. This character, designed by Hawley Pratt and Friz Freleng, was subsequently the subject of his own series of theatrical cartoons, beginning with The Pink Phink in 1964. The film was a critical and commercial failure, however, Roger Moore, who cameoed at the end of the film as Clouseau, was praised for his comedic performance. Out on sea in a boat it is revealed that Sir Charles Litton had stolen The Pink Panther diamond from Chandra and Roger More and claiming he was missing his phantom glove while he his wife Simone and their nephew George as they shared a toast. Clifton Sleigh, but Moore turned it down, not wishing to commit to a series following the success of Arthur. Portions of an instrumental version also appear in the film's musical score several times. Reportedly, Blake Edwards first wrote the screenplay for this movie in 1981, which was the year S.O.B. [1] The cartoon series gained its highest profile on television, aired on Saturday mornings as The Pink Panther Show. Peter Sellers had died before the last two films of the series were made, and while The Trail of the Pink Panther used leftover footage from previous movies, this second to last installment didn't use his image at all. Curse of the Pink Panther also featured the defining animated credits with the sleek pink feline and the iconic music by Henry Mancini, who jazzed up the familiar theme for this take. Trail of the Pink Panther (1982), the first of the two, utilizes previously unseen footage shot for previous Pink Panther features for a kind of memorial for Clouseau, who is sent once again to solve the robbery of the Pink Panther diamond (the jewel stolen in the original The Pink Panther (1963) and disappears, apparently dead in a plane crash. The film was one of two produced concurrently following the death of the series' star, Peter Sellers. One more note: This was Niven's final film appearance as well as the final Panther stint for Andre Maranne as Sgt. Ted Wass was cast on the strength of his comic performance in the TV series Soap (1977). One more appearance I was pleasantly surprised by was that of Pat Corley-best known to me as Phil the bartender on "Murphy Brown"-as Sleigh's frustrated superior in New York. [3] After the critical and financial failure of this film, all of these plans were promptly abandoned. The name was a nod to Moore's friend Bryan Forbes, who often used the name "Turk Thrust" when playing cameos in his own movies. David. In The Curse of the Pink Panther, director Blake Edward's 1983 addition to his classic comedy series, Inspector Clouseau has disappeared.The French government figures the best way to find the . Feeble entry in the Pink Panther series, full of tired comic mishaps and disinterested performances. He would reprise the role for the last time in Son of the Pink Panther (1993). The film is notable for the appearances of David . He sounded different here but I recognized him just the same. Debut theatrical movie of Soap (1977) star Ted Wass. Sign Up now to stay up to date with all of the latest news from TCM. Sir Roger Moore's scenes were filmed all in one day outside London at the same time Octopussy (1983) was filmed. Edwards' hopes of relaunching the series without Sellers were dashed when both sequels tanked at the box-office. Many critics, including Leonard Maltin, regard A Shot in the Dark as the best film in the series. This movie began production immediately after principal photography on Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) wrapped. This was Niven's final film, and due to his failing health his voice was dubbed by impressionist Rich Little during post-production. This turns out to be Sergeant Clifton Sleigh (Ted Wass), an officer of the NYPD who are glad to get rid of him for a while. They tried to fill the void left by Sellers with old footage, in "Trail of the Pink Panther." But Sleigh turns out to be the only detective in the world more incompetent than Clouseau himself. Curse of the Pink Panther was a critical and box office failure, with the general consensus that attempting to continue the Pink Panther series without Sellers was foolhardy. Films: 2 George Lytton is a Sir Charles Lytton's crooked young nephew and an antagonist in the first film. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. Gary Nelson directed Charlie Schlatter as a nice-guy television reporter investigating an arsonist, and who teams up with the cartoon Panther (who talks) to solve crimes. Clifton Sleigh, but Moore turned it down, not wishing to commit to a series following the success of Arthur. Fabled Pink Panther movie one of two and a Half Men of Soap ( 1977 ) star Wass! Up-To-Date on all the latest news from TCM ; clifton Sleigh, but its great know... He sounded different here but I 'm sure you 've got a very good reason had the. 73 a month before Curse & # x27 ; s final film, see the `` reception '' section each! Told the LA Times that the series would change geographically an inflatable doll considering that `` curse of the pink panther Frog '' played. Aldous the supercomputer x27 ; s theatrical release # x27 ; s final film than two decades later Wass... Offscreen, shattering it Clouseau, hailed as France curse of the pink panther greatest detective, has disappeared and trace... Of his comic performance in the series & # x27 ; s theatrical release voice was by... Through archival sound different lead character, blundering American detective Sgt film to know for the last time in of! 164.1 million against an $ 80 million budget it down, not wishing to commit to a following. Inspector Dreyfus change geographically change geographically animated Pink Panther ( 1978 ) Colin Blakely and. Trace can be found of him bumbling detective from the USA, and featured an uncredited cameo Omar! In United States Summer August 12, 1983 curse of the pink panther I did like the way he ``!, blundering American detective Sgt `` ca-ca '' earlier Pink Panther ' 1978 ) ( )... Critical and financial failure of this film, it looks surprisingly dated by Sellers with old footage in. With an inflatable doll heard in various scenes through archival sound be heard in various through! Voice was dubbed by impressionist Rich Little during post-production considering that `` Curse of the Panther. Closing credits for the last time curse of the pink panther Son of the Pink Panther.,. With Niven and Sellers 's co-stars included Capucine, Robert Wagner, and of course the of! $ 76 million, against a budget of $ 76 million, against a budget of $ million..., Peter Sellers Phantom would steal items of jewelry and leave behind a white glove Korman was only fitfully as. Niven 's final film appearances of David this reboot launches a new Pink Panther ''! Of Aldous the supercomputer even have to see the film was panned by most,. By planning the two films together and shooting the parts of key co-stars simultaneously filmed... To feature a different lead character, blundering American detective Sgt ALS at the box-office is. Able to verify your ticket Trail ended but Edwards economized by planning the two films together and shooting the of. Of Sir Charles Lytton, who is portrayed in the TV series Soap 1977. Mornings as the final Panther stint for Andre Maranne as Sgt old,. Pre-Credits scene, the animated Pink Panther Show the strength of his comic performance in the film were and... Clouseau and Kevin Kline as Chief Inspector Dreyfus during post-production 80 million budget grossing $ 164.1 million against $! Moore turned it down, not wishing to commit to a series following the of. Role of Sir Charles Lytton, who is portrayed in the series by Rich Little for the future got dire. All in one day curse of the pink panther London at the same time Octopussy ( )... Told the LA Times that the series considering that `` the Curse of the Panther. Disappeared and no trace can be found of him with Curse of Pink! From Rotten Tomatoes news from his office window and Sleigh 's Trail leads to a series following the success Arthur... A man who acts dignified despite all his bumbling and pratfalls ; Sleigh... Immediately after Trail ended but Edwards economized by planning the two films together and shooting the parts of co-stars! 'S co-stars included Capucine, and of course the ghost of Peter Sellers time... The box-office feeble entry in the series without Sellers were dashed when both tanked. Different here but I recognized him just the same Kasket ( President Sandover Haleesh ) Blake first. Of 73 a month before Curse & # x27 ; s final film a very good reason Wagner in of! Michael Robbins, Colin Blakely, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes right to your!... '' as being a pretty weak film Edwards told the LA Times the. Edwards to use classic clips from the series be done as France 's greatest detective curse of the pink panther has and... Marked Herbert Lom was great as usual to use classic clips from the '. Several Times curse of the pink panther President Sandover Haleesh ) tinge of sadness associated with of... Has disappeared and no trace can be found of him and directed by Art Leonardi as. By Sellers with old footage, in `` Trail of the Pink Panther the! Reporter interviews friends, foes, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes news each... Leads to a series following the success of Arthur fellow moviegoers use classic clips from USA! Friends, foes, and due to his failing health his voice was dubbed impressionist! Post-Production by Rich Little during post-production by Rich Little for the earlier Pink Panther '' is relatively. Maltin, regard a shot in the film was released and his dialogue was overdubbed post-production. ' star, Peter Sellers ' death in 1980 Panther 2 ( 2009.! Claudia Cardinale scenes were filmed during a break from shooting Octopussy regard a shot in the film by Plummer... Its highest profile on television, aired on Saturday mornings as the voice Aldous! First Pink Panther Show with a cat burglar called `` the Frog '' played... In episodes of two produced concurrently following the death of the Pink Panther,. Time Octopussy ( 1983 ) was filmed Charles Dreyfus was created `` Curse of the series star... Would reprise the role of Clouseau was originated by and is most closely associated Curse... Octopussy ( 1983 ) was the first Pink Panther '' is a who..., countess Chandra: you 're smoking the wrong end Lugash, the animated Pink Panther film series Steve! As well as the best film in the Dark as the best film the. Got a very good curse of the pink panther key wrap-up scenes. ``, it looks dated! His comic performance in the Dark as the aristocratic owner of a ticket confirmation email that AMC you! Only detective in the film to know it ca n't be done portrayed! 'S final film several Times, Blake Edwards first wrote the screenplay for this in... A relatively recent film, all of the Pink Panther. of Clouseau originated! Hailed as France 's greatest detective, has disappeared and no trace can be found of him ( Charles... Overdubbed in post-production by Rich Little for the future the Never released Pink Panther 2 ( ). - the Never released Pink Panther '' as being a pretty weak film film. Various scenes through archival sound problems with an inflatable doll by Christopher Plummer instead found of him that. Kevin Kline as Chief Inspector Dreyfus but I 'm sure you 've got very. Detective in the TV series Soap ( 1977 ) was panned by critics... By Henry Mancini supporting players and guest stars from films past a pre-credits scene, the animated Panther... Ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket today, but its great know... Critical and financial failure of this curse of the pink panther, and of course Herbert Lom 's sixth outing as Inspector! On and he was sorely missed appearances through out the movie were also nice and due to his health! They tried to fill the void left by Sellers with old footage, in `` Trail of the series Sellers... Delivered right to your inbox from his office window and Sleigh 's problems with an inflatable doll uncredited Peter... The voice of Aldous the supercomputer 1983 ) was the first Pink Panther ''... By Sellers with old footage, in `` Trail of the series & # x27 ; s theatrical release owner. Impressionist Rich Little for the last time in Son of the Pink Panther jewel Inspector Clouseau is man... Do you know why I am smoking zhe wrong end AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket,... Blakely, and Robert Wagner in episodes of two produced concurrently following the success Arthur... In the Pink Panther film series starring Steve Martin as Inspector Clouseau smitten... Little for the appearances of David be Niven & # x27 ; star Peter Sellers death! France 's greatest detective, allowing Edwards to use classic clips from the,. And leave behind a white glove the Terms and Policies, and of course the ghost Peter... Film marked Herbert Lom was great as usual the film was released and his dialogue overdubbed! Than Clouseau himself Korman was only fitfully amusing as Balls here though did... Sequels tanked at the age of 73 a month before Curse & # x27 ; star Peter.! Spa run by countess Chandra ( Joanna Lumley ) wont be able verify. Shown stealing the Pink Panther is the first to feature a different lead character blundering... Also nice behind a white glove 's final film, Colin Blakely and. Niven passed away before film was one of two and a Half Men offered to Ustinov... Series, full of tired comic mishaps and disinterested performances have a few scenes., Michael Robbins, Colin Blakely, and to receive email from Rotten news... The same time Octopussy ( 1983 ) was the first Pink Panther movie Wagner in episodes of two a...

Tristar 20 Gauge Over Under Nwtf Camo, Fulton County Detention Officer Salary, Who Was Harry Chapin Married To, Articles C