A Shot in the Dark

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A Shot in the Dark

PG

Released Jun 23, 1964

1h 41m

Comedy

Mystery & Thriller

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Inspector Clouseau is called to a house where a murder was committed and finds that every clue points to the beautiful maid, Maria. As more people are killed, each set of clues always points to Maria, and Closeau continues to release her and escort her around town.

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Critics Consensus

A Shot in the Dark is often regarded as the best of the Pink Panther sequels, and Peter Sellers gives a top-notch performance that makes slapstick buffoonery memorable.

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

This isn't quite up to the original, but it has its moments.

Aug 7, 2012

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Bob McCabe

Empire Magazine

The original Pink Panther movie, and perhaps even the best. Sellars is, obviously, stellar.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 7, 2012

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Variety Staff

Variety

Sometimes the narrative is subordinated to individual bits of business and running gags but Sellers' skill as a comedian again is demonstrated.

Jul 6, 2010

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

This hysterical comedy remains the best of the Pink Panther franchise.

Rated: 4/4

Nov 7, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The perfect murder mystery spoof.

Rated: 10/10

Aug 27, 2020

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

The crime plot itself is merely window dressing for the one hundred minute showcase of Peter Sellers' amazing timing with both verbal and physical comedy.

Jul 3, 2014

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Patrick F

The detective who is seemingly a complete embicil somehow solves every mystery, every crime while hilariously wrecking havoc like only Petter Sellers can.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/26/24

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Michael W

This Clouseau movie was great. Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Elke Sommer, Burt Kwouk, Graham Stark, and the rest of the cast did a great job in this movie. The plot of the movie was entertaining and humorous. It's a funny crime story about a woman accused of murder. If you haven't seen this movie yet, check it out sometime. It's a must see.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/06/24

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David N

I prefer this film over the prior (first) film of the series, mainly because Ins Clouseau has a stronger presence which ups the comedy element and fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Jeff

One of the absolute funniest movies of all time. Peter Sellers completely kills me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/24

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Alec B

Putting Clouseau front and center forced Sellers and Edwards to clearly define his particular buffoonery, setting up scenarios and character interactions that would be repeated for several movies (Herbert Lom's addition is particularly inspired). I believe that this is the series at its best as Sellers' antics stand out a little more when they are fresh and when there is still some semblance of reality around him.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/10/24

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ed m

Some big laughs, but overall pretty weak.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/23/23

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Blake Edwards

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Peter Sellers

Jacques Clouseau

Elke Sommer

Maria Gambrelli

George Sanders

Benjamin Ballon

Herbert Lom

Charles Dreyfus

Tracy Reed

Dominique Ballon

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Synopsis

Inspector Clouseau is called to a house where a murder was committed and finds that every clue points to the beautiful maid, Maria. As more people are killed, each set of clues always points to Maria, and Closeau continues to release her and escort her around town.

Director: Blake Edwards
Producer: Blake Edwards
Screenwriter: Marcel Achard, William Peter Blatty, Blake Edwards, Harry Kurnitz
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: Mirisch Company
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 23, 1964, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 4, 2017
Runtime: 1h 41m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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