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The launch of the Pink Panther series which introduces Peter Sellers as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau who becomes determined to capture a jewel thief who has lifted the infamous 'Pink Panther' diamond. Little does he know that his wife's lover and thief are the same man. Leaving a trail of destruction in his path, Sellers brings his comic genius to the film.
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Peter Sellers, Claudia Cardinale, Robert Wagner, David NivenDirectors: Blake Edwards
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11 of 11 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.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Craig Taylor
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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!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By RR Waller
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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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2.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn't age well
I love the Pink Panther films & Peter Sellers as Clouseau. However this film seems more like a romantic variety crime movie with a few out of place comic moments. Read more
Published 2 months ago by N. Hill
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Classic Peter Sellers
This is the first one of a long series of Pink Panther films and in some ways was the best, although not as funny as later ones.
Published 3 months ago by Jonathan Clarke
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the pink panter
very good film. love it
i will tell others about it. did not wait long and good as cost wise
i will tell others about it. did not wait long and good as cost wise
Published 5 months ago by Chris Green
3.0 out of 5 stars
Blu Ray - excellent picture but sound?
Have always loved this film ever since I saw it as a kid, it has the essence of sixties cool mixed with those wonderfully funny scenes with Clouseau (Peter Sellers) and his wife... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Miss Sarah L Wood
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good film.
I first saw this film 30 years ago and watching it again did not disappoint me. I love the "fancy dress" scenes - hilarious.
Published 6 months ago by Graham
1.0 out of 5 stars
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 14 months ago by J. P. Doyle
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Excellent
This together with A Shot in the Dark are my favourite Sellars movies and amongst my favourites of all time. Read more
Published 15 months ago by DaveT
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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 15 months ago by DaveT
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Excellent Bluray... dated comedy sorry to say
the blu ray quality is stunning, like all the other reviews the vibrancy of colour especially during the snow scenes is outstanding... Read more
Published 17 months ago by seymo54
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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 20 months ago by Tyke
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