The Pink Panther
Pink Panther Poster
Directed by	Blake Edwards
Produced by	Martin Jurow
Written by	Blake Edwards Maurice Richlin
Starring	David Niven Peter Sellers Claudia Cardinale Robert Wagner
Music by	Henry Mancini
Cinematography	Philip H. Lathrop
Editing by	Marshall M. Borden Ralph Winters David Zinnemann
Distributed by	United Artists
Release date(s)	December 19, 1963 (Germany) March 20, 1964 (USA)
Running time	113 min.
Country	UK / USA
Language	English
Followed by	A Shot in the Dark
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The Pink Panther, directed by Blake Edwards and co-written by Edwards and Maurice Richlin, is a 1963 comedy film, starring David Niven, Peter Sellers, and Robert Wagner. In 2006 MGM did a Reboot of the series with the same title which was released in February 2006 starring Steve Martin as Inspector Jacques Clouseau. Image File history File links Pink_Panther_DVD_cover. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... David Niven portrayed the original Sir James Bond in the 007 spoof Casino Royale James David Graham Niven (David Niven) (March 1, 1910 – July 29, 1983), was an Academy Award-winning English actor. ... This is about the British actor; for the American director, see Peter Sellars. ... Claudia Cardinale (born April 15, 1938) is an Italian actress born in Tunis, Tunisia to Italian parents. ... Robert John Wagner (born February 10, 1930) is a popular American actor. ... Henry Mancini (April 16, 1924 – June 14, 1994), was a noted American composer and arranger. ... Philip H. Lathrop (October 22, 1912-April 12, 1995) was an American cinematographer for such films as The Driver (1978), Earthquake (1974), The Cincinnati Kid (1965), and The Americanization of Emily (1964) Categories: Film biographical stubs ... The current United Artists logo (a variant was used during the 1980s). ... December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... // Events January 28 - Filming begins on Dr. Strangelove. ... March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in Leap years). ... // Events January 29 - The film Dr. Strangelove is released. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... A Shot in the Dark is a 1964 film directed by Blake Edwards and is the second installment (and considered by many to be the best) in the Pink Panther series. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... Airplane! is considered by some critics to be one of the funniest movies of all time. ... David Niven portrayed the original Sir James Bond in the 007 spoof Casino Royale James David Graham Niven (David Niven) (March 1, 1910 – July 29, 1983), was an Academy Award-winning English actor. ... This is about the British actor; for the American director, see Peter Sellars. ... Robert John Wagner (born February 10, 1930) is a popular American actor. ... The Pink Panther is a 2006 comedy film. ... Steve Martin (right) with Scooter, on The Muppet Show Stephen Glenn Martin (born August 14, 1945) is an American comedian, writer, producer, actor, musician, and composer. ...

It is also the first in a film franchise, concerning the adventures of bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau (played by Peter Sellers) and his attempts to locate the Pink Panther diamond. Inspector Jacques Clouseau is a bumbling fictional French detective who was a character in the Blake Edwardss Pink Panther series. ... This is about the British actor; for the American director, see Peter Sellars. ... The Pink Panther cartoon character. ...

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It was originally released theatrically by United Artists, and is now available on VHS and DVD from MGM Home Entertainment. The current United Artists logo (a variant was used during the 1980s). ... Top view of VHS cassette with U.S. 25c coin for scale Bottom view of VHS cassette with magnetic tape exposed Top view of VHS cassette with front casing removed The Video Home System, better known by its abbreviation VHS, is a recording and playing standard for analog video cassette... DVD (Digital Versatile Disc, often incorrectly explained as Digital Video Disc) is an optical disc storage media format that can be used for data storage, including movies with high video and sound quality. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

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Taglines for the film included "A Madcap Frolic Of Crime and Fun" and "You only live once, so see The Pink Panther twice!"

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Plot

As a child, Princess Dala is given, by her father, the largest diamond in the world, in which if you stare into it can be seen a "Pink Panther"-- an optical illusion resembling a leopard, hence the name. When she is a young woman, rebels in her home country have seized power and are demanding the return of the jewel. Princess is the feminine form of prince (from Latin princeps, meaning principal citizen). ... Binomial name Panthera pardus (Linnaeus, 1758) Synonyms Felis pardus Linnaeus, 1758 The leopard (Panthera pardus) is one of the four big cats of the genus Panthera. ...

Dala relaxes on holiday in an exclusive skiing resort; but noted British capitalist, Sir Charles Litton, is in town. He is secretly "The Phantom" - an infamous jewel thief who has eyes on the Pink Panther. Charles's playboy nephew George follows to the resort in an attempt to steal it and blame it on "The Phantom", not knowing (at first) that it is his uncle. He later becomes accessory to the crime.

On the Phantom's trail is Inspector Jacques Clouseau, from France, and his wife who, unknowingly to Jacques, is the paramour of Charles and helper in the Phantom's crime. Jacques tries to stop the attempts but he is so clueless that when several attempts are made at a fantasy-dress party, Jacques looks everywhere but the right place.

Somehow or other, the buffoonish inspector captures Sir Charles and his accomplices; unfortunately, Madame Clouseau has arranged that the barrister would ask a series of questions that would implicate the Inspector as an alternative suspect. As if to add injury to insult, the awestruck Dala (who has a soft spot for Sir Charles) secretly attaches the Pink Panther to the Inspector's handkerchief!

Consequently, Clouseau is sent to prison. When asked how he committed the earlier thefts of the Panther and similar stones, he can say nothing but "Well... It wasn't easy."

Cast

Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau

• David Niven - Sir Charles Litton
• Peter Sellers - Insp. Jacques Clouseau
• Robert Wagner - George Litton
• Capucine - Simone Clouseau
• Brenda De Banzie - Angela Dunning
• Colin Gordon - Tucker
• John Le Mesurier - Defense attorney
• James Lanphier - Saloud
• Guy Thomajan - Artoff
• Michael Trubshawe - Felix Townes
• Riccardo Billi - Aristotle Sarajos
• Meri Welles - Monica Fawn
• Martin Miller - Pierre Luigi
• Fran Jeffries - Greek cousin
• Claudia Cardinale - Princess Dala

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Trivia

• Claudia Cardinale couldn't speak English, and all her lines were dubbed. She has since learned to speak English fluently.

• The film was originally intended to create a series of movies for David Niven's character, The Phantom. However, after the popularity of the Clouseau character, the idea was dropped.

• The role of Clouseau was originally offered to Peter Ustinov. Ustinov dropped out days before shooting commenced. Upset by this, Blake Edwards sued Ustinov, and won.

• The sequel, A Shot In The Dark, was not originally intended to feature Inspector Clouseau. However, after the movies success, the movie changed hands to Blake Edwards, and was re-written to suit the Clouseau character.

• The film is the only Pink Panther movie which does not star Herbert Lom, Burt Kwouk, or Graham Stark.

• The sequel was shot and released only 3 months after The Pink Panther was finished.

• Ava Gardner was originally offered the role of Madame Clouseau, but her salary demands were considered unacceptable and the role was offered to Capucine instead.

• Capucine was offered the role of Madam Clouseau after her friend, Audrey Hepburn suggested her to Blake Edwards. Audrey Hepburn had worked with Edwards on Breakfast At Tiffany's and had been friends with Capucine for many years.

• In 1964 the animated Pink Panther character later got his own series of animated shorts a year later after the first film came out.

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Soundtrack album

The soundtrack album was released on RCA Victor, and consisted of music written by Henry Mancini, performed by his orchestra, and featured in the film. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is the result of a 50/50 joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment (part of Sony) and BMG Entertainment (part of Bertelsmann AG) completed in August 2004. ... Henry Mancini (April 16, 1924 – June 14, 1994), was a noted American composer and arranger. ...

• All songs written by Henry Mancini, except where noted.

Side one

1. "The Pink Panther Theme" - 2:35
2. "It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera)" (Instrumental) - 1:44
3. "Royal Blue" - 3:09
4. "Champagne and Quail" - 2:45
5. "The Village Inn" - 2:34
6. "The Tiber Twist" - 2:47

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Side two

1. "It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera)" (Vocal) (Henry Mancini - Johnny Mercer) - 1:56
2. "Cortina" - 1:52
3. "The Lonely Princess" - 2:25
4. "Something for Sellers" - 2:45
5. "Piano and Strings" - 2:34
6. "Shades of Sennett" - 1:22

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The Pink Panther film series

• A Shot in the Dark (1964)
• Inspector Clouseau (1968) (stars Alan Arkin as Clouseau, and not directed by Edwards)
• The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) (with Sellers and Edwards back)
• The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)
• Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978)
• Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) (features the now deceased Peter Sellers by using clips from previous films)
• Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) (in which Clouseau has conveniently gone missing and returns in the form of an uncredited Roger Moore)
• Son of the Pink Panther (1993) (starring Roberto Benigni as Inspector Clouseau, Jr.)
• The Pink Panther (2006) (starring Steve Martin as Inspector Clouseau.)
• The Pink Panther 2 (2008)

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External links

• The Pink Panther at the Internet Movie Database

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