- Actors: David Niven, Peter Sellers, Robert Wagner, Capucine, Brenda De Banzie
- Directors: Blake Edwards
- Writers: Blake Edwards, Maurice Richlin
- Producers: Dick Crockett, Martin Jurow, Walter Mirisch
- Language English, Italian
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Warner Home Video
- Run Time: 115 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004RSC5
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,487 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Although not to everyone's taste, this for me is the epitomy of Peter Sellers comic genius. This is the least 'slapstick' of the pink panther series and shows a young Peter Sellers in spectacular form. Some of the jokes are obvious now but only because they've been copied a thousand times.
I could watch this film over and over, and it's just as funny. A must see.
I could watch this film over and over, and it's just as funny. A must see.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After watching 'The Pink Panther Strikes again' I couldn't wait to see the orginal. Initially I was a little disapointed as compared to the later films in the series but after watching the film again recently I have found it is much more funnier and clever than I ever remembered. Although David Niven's character is the centre of the story, Clouseau steals every scene he appears in. It shows Peter sellers at his very best as at every opportunity he has a clumsy accident, whether it is falling over or burning his hand.
The plot involving the Phantom (Niven), his nephew (Wagner) and Clouseau's wife is excellent, even though it can be confusing at times. One scene for example sees Clouseau's wife trying to hide Niven (who she is having an affair with) and Wagner (who wants an affair) in her bedroom, whilst Clouseau is there wanting a shower, this is classic comedy at it's best.
The film may appeared dated in places with a song sung in one stage and scenes that can be prolonged.
It may not be as funny as some films but the comedy is subtle and clever. It is very different from the following films but if you watch it with an open mind you'll love it.
This was the start of a great series!
The plot involving the Phantom (Niven), his nephew (Wagner) and Clouseau's wife is excellent, even though it can be confusing at times. One scene for example sees Clouseau's wife trying to hide Niven (who she is having an affair with) and Wagner (who wants an affair) in her bedroom, whilst Clouseau is there wanting a shower, this is classic comedy at it's best.
The film may appeared dated in places with a song sung in one stage and scenes that can be prolonged.
It may not be as funny as some films but the comedy is subtle and clever. It is very different from the following films but if you watch it with an open mind you'll love it.
This was the start of a great series!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This 1963 Blake Edward's film was originally intended to centre on Sir Charles Lyton, David Niven's character but, so popular did Sellers become, the producers re-thought the focus of all future films, centred on Clouseau. A young Seller's is positively stunning in this film, fresh, vital, original and very funny.
It is one of the best Panther films with so many jokes which seem to retain their humour, even after so long and so many imitators.
There is no point in my trying to explain this story. To be in at the birth, watch this film.
It is one of the best Panther films with so many jokes which seem to retain their humour, even after so long and so many imitators.
There is no point in my trying to explain this story. To be in at the birth, watch this film.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Simply boring
This is boring and the storyline is laughable, I think a lot of reviewers don't like to knock this film as it has Sellers in it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. P. Doyle
Superb
This together with A Shot in the Dark are my favourite Sellars movies and amongst my favourite films of all time. Read more
Published 3 months ago by DaveT
The birth of Clouseau
This is the first of what became Peter Sellers' long-running series of `Clouseau' films. It was intended to be a one-off vehicle for David Niven and Sellers role was secondary,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tyke
A Timeless Classic
The Pink Panther was inspired genius from Peter Sellars, who essentially turned what was supposed to be originally a slight supporting role into the epitome of blundering... Read more
Published 10 months ago by black_knight
very funny
THis is a very funny film. I guess the first is always the best & this is the case in the pink panther series. Read more
Published 14 months ago by davidswiss1
THE PINK PANTHER
THIS IS REALLY SHOWING ITS AGE; ITS NOT A PATCH ON THE SEQUELS; BANAL RATHER THAN WITTY. A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY.
Published on 10 Feb 2010 by Valerie Stringer
Clue so good!
A brilliantly funny winter romp. I watched this film with my son and we both enjoyed every twist and turn in this great escapade. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by Mrs. Susanne E. Ellis
Sellers at his most hilariously sublime.
Unlike the silly, commercially orientated "Pink Panther" sequels, this original is a shining gem of comedy. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2009 by Spin
Don't skip this classic!
This, the first Pink Panther film is not one of the following laugh out loud films. Rather, it is a sophisticated and amusing caper movie. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by Ms. Elinor Vickers
Skip This "Classic"
The Phantom is a notorious cat burglar who robs jewels from the rich. He's become the passion of Inspector Clouseau (Peter Sellers), a bumbling detective in Paris. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by Mark Baker
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