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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 08/07/2012
This isn't quite up to the original, but it has its moments. Go to Full Review
Bob McCabe Empire Magazine 08/07/2012
4/5
The original Pink Panther movie, and perhaps even the best. Sellars is, obviously, stellar. Go to Full Review
Variety Staff Variety 07/06/2010
Sometimes the narrative is subordinated to individual bits of business and running gags but Sellers' skill as a comedian again is demonstrated. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 11/07/2021
4/4
This hysterical comedy remains the best of the Pink Panther franchise. Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 08/27/2020
10/10
The perfect murder mystery spoof. Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 07/03/2014
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. Go to Full Review
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Alain E @AlainE Oct 26 Ultimately, it is of no importance who killed who. The whole movie is a canvas that allows the protagonists to perform every type of gag. In the process multiple characters are getting killed, but this is also very funny, as long as it happens to someone else. See more Mark B Jan 24 How much was ad-lib, how much was improvised? How many takes were needed? How did the crew keep all the equipment from shaking as they laughed and laughed with every take? Peter Sellers digs into his sub-conscious genius with natural ease as he ad-libs, breaks things, falls over, makes a fool of himself and talks with a ridiculous French accent in every minute of this best-of-the-bunch Pink Panther flick, while there's another incredible performance almost alongside Sellers in the form of Herbert Lom's, driven-to-insanity, Commissioner Dreyfus who ends up on a psychiatrist's couch after cutting his finger off while chopping off the end of his cigar and then inadvertently stabbing himself with a letter opener- as Clouseau's bungling continues to send Commissioner Dreyfus over the edge. Best scene is in his office when an exasperated Dreyfus is exiling the hapless Clouseau to the French outpost of Martinique. "This is personal, isn't it?" asks Sellers. "Yes, it is! Deeply! I hate you! Every bit of you!" barks Lom. Dreyfus then loses it even further by shouting at Sellers to leave his office. "Get out!" shouts Dreyfus. "You want me to leave?" replies Sellers. Doh!!! And who came up with the idea of Cato, Clouseau's manservant, who is told by Sellers to attack him whenever he least expects it- purely to keep Clouseau's karate skills up to speed. Just brilliant! See more Patrick F 10/19/2024 The detective who is seemingly a complete embicil somehow solves every mystery, every crime while hilariously wrecking havoc like only Petter Sellers can. See more Michael W @mawilps 09/06/2024 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. See more David N @Nolan305 04/20/2024 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. See more Jeff 01/26/2024 One of the absolute funniest movies of all time. Peter Sellers completely kills me. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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