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A Shot in the Dark

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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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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 Full Review Bob McCabe Empire Magazine The original Pink Panther movie, and perhaps even the best. Sellars is, obviously, stellar. Rated: 4/5 Aug 7, 2012 Full Review 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 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy This hysterical comedy remains the best of the Pink Panther franchise. Rated: 4/4 Nov 7, 2021 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins The perfect murder mystery spoof. Rated: 10/10 Aug 27, 2020 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Jeff One of the absolute funniest movies of all time. Peter Sellers completely kills me. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/24 Full Review 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 Full Review ed m Some big laughs, but overall pretty weak. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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