1963 Directed by Blake Edwards
The trademark of The Phantom, a renowned jewel thief, is a glove left at the scene of the crime. Inspector Clouseau, an expert on The Phantom's exploits, feels sure that he knows where The Phantom will strike next and leaves Paris for the Tyrolean Alps, where the famous Lugashi jewel 'The Pink Panther' is going to be. However, he does not know who The Phantom really is, or for that matter who anyone else really is...
David Niven Peter Sellers Claudia Cardinale Capucine Robert Wagner Brenda De Banzie Colin Gordon John Le Mesurier James Lanphier Guy Thomajan Michael Trubshawe Riccardo Billi Meri Welles Martin Miller Fran Jeffries John Bartha William Bryant Mario Fabrizi Eugene Walter Wael Zuaiter Giuliana Farnese Milena Zampana Vezio Natili Enrico Cesaretti Attilio Pelegatti Romano Milani Aristide Catoni
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Ever since I saw this movie as a kid all I’ve wanted is to hang out at European ski lodges where everyone wears turtlenecks and there are impromptu musical numbers
In The Pink Panther Blake Edwards combines the luxurious settings of the James Bond films with a series of cultural references: advertising, comics, Jacques Tati and the Feydeau farce, but above all introduces a legendary character who will outlive his creators and the passage of time. Peter Sellers certainly does not imagine that with his first appearance as the clumsy and bungling Inspector Clouseau - an inept man who believes himself to be the greatest French detective - he will begin to shape one of the most iconic figures in the history of cinema, which he will portrays on five more occasions over the next 20 years. In fact, in this first episode of the saga, the real protagonist should…
“The Pink Panther” is slapstick James Bond. But — it hits with the nimble fingers of a legendary thief. Only, it fumbles as it makes the pull for the pocket watch.
The first “Panther” installment is just as messy as the most muddled installments of the Bond film series. But where Bonds were backed by the suave bravado of their rotating leads, “Panther” survives on a certain… je ne sais … Sellers?
“Panther” takes place across a series of plush European locales, as French police chase an international jewel thief with eyes set on a legendary diamond nicknamed The Pink Panther.
As Inspector Jaques Clouseau, Sellers ends up the actual criminal mastermind of the piece - stealing the film (and…
When I was very young, my dad used to make a point of watching The Pink Panther films whenever they came on TV. He probably still does, actually. I used to watch them with him as well.
Actually, that's only half true. I used to watch the opening titles and the fights with Burt Kwouk and then I didn't bother with the rest. I must have been pretty disappointed by the original film, then, because Cato is not in this one. In fact, Inspector Clouseau is not even the main character. I probably badgered my poor dad into submission asking him when the stupid French policeman was going to fight that Chinese bloke.
What I wasn't expecting, years and years…
Is it weird to say that I miss Peter Sellers?
I had completely forgotten how much fun this film really is. Blake Edwards truly is a master of physical comedy and really turns this into a modern slapstick with all the traditional elements of a good farce.
The cast is exceptional. David Niven is so unbelievably charismatic and charming here it's just ridiculous. But the true star is Sellers. His timing and self-aware humour has not been equalled. He completely inhabits this character and steals every scene he is in, even when he is just sitting in the background.
I struggle to think of an actor/comedian that is like Sellers. He truly is unique and I am happy I can visit him time and again in one of his classic films.
Of which this certainly is one.
"Oh well: if you've seen one Stradivarius, you've seen them all."
Uneven start to an occasionally terrific comedy series. Possesses all the trappings of a slick, sexy 60s caper, but without the zippy energy or vibrant personas that would have made it shine. Very watchable though, in no small part because of Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau - the hilarious rogue element who would transform this one-off into a franchise.
#Nivarathon No. 8.
Peter Sellers be like: 'I'mma trip over the floor because there's nothing there to trip over.'
Peter Sellers after he trips over the floor: 'My daaling, help me, please?'
Peter Sellers: *trips while trying not to get up*
Peter Sellers: *falls onto the floor while lying on the floor*
Me & my gang: Reaction
This movie is the Matt-Gourley-sweet-spot-hitter. All my senses are satisfied. The Mancini music, The Niven sashay, the art direction, and of course Capucine. It's also Sellars's funniest work of the series, I think. People often cite A Shot In The Dark as the better of the two but I feel like I can start to see the cracks in that one. Also, I could watch that misfit 'It Had Better Be Tonight' musical number on a loop. And by God, I have.
After 20 years, I think it's time to finally make my ruling: the scene on the tiger rug is too long.
Other than that it's pretty great.
Ne La Pantera Rosa Blake Edwards combina le ambientazioni lussuose dei film di James Bond con una serie di riferimenti culturali: la pubblicità, i fumetti, Jacques Tati e la farsa alla Feydeau, ma soprattutto introduce un personaggio leggendario che sopravvivrà ai suoi creatori e al passare del tempo. Peter Sellers certo non immagina che con questa sua prima apparizione nei panni del goffo e pasticcione ispettore Clouseau - un uomo inetto che si crede il più grande detective francese - comincerà a dar forma ad una delle figure più iconiche della Storia del Cinema, a cui presterà il volto in altre cinque occasioni nei successivi 20 anni. Infatti, in questo primo episodio della saga, il vero protagonista sarebbe dovuto essere…
