As more people are killed, each set of clues always points to Maria, and Closeau continues to release her and escort her around town. The Pink Panther Mega Collection (The Pink Panther, A Shot in the Dark, Inspector Clouseau, Revenge of the Pink Panther, Trail of the Pink Panther, Curse of the Pink Panther, Son of the Pink Panther): Amazon.com.au: Movies & TV Shows A Shot in the Dark (1964) Peter Sellers as Jacques Clouseau. "[6] Richard L. Coe of The Washington Post called it "a hardworking comedy," adding "While the lines are bright and sometimes blue, the real fun comes from sight gags, an old if neglected film ingredient. Realizing Clouseau has been inadvertently assigned to a high-profile case, Commissioner Dreyfus (Herbert Lom) has him removed and personally takes charge of the investigation. Affairs: Monsieur Ballon and Maria, Maria and Miguel, Henri and Dudo, Madame Ballon and Henri, Pierre and Simone. 4. Inspector Jacques Clouseau investigates the murder of Mr Benjamin Ballon's driver at a country estate. This film and Inspector Clouseau are the only Clouseau films not to feature the Pink Panther character in the opening titles. All evidence suggests Maria Gambrelli, the maid, to be the murderer. It Had Better Be Tonight - Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer 07. Inspector Clouseau … As for Clouseau, I also support Kevin Klein for a new, revamped Clouseau. I edited 'A Shot In The Dark' (owned by MGM) & arranged all of the clips that made me laugh. Ballon household: Benjamin Ballon and his wife Madame Ballon, Henri Lafarge the head Butler and his wife Madame Lafarge the Cook, Miguel Ostos the Head Chauffeur, Maria Gambrelli the third maid, Pierre the second Chauffeur and his wife Dudo the head Maid, Georges the Gardener and his wife Simone the second Maid, Maurice the second Butler. Technically, the movie is part of the Pink Panther franchise, but it's an entirely different take on the traditional formula. A Shot in the Dark is a 1964 film in which Inspector Jacques Clouseau investigates the murder of Mr. Benjamin Ballon's driver at a country estate.. Directed by Blake Edwards.Written by Blake Edwards and William Peter Blatty, based on the 1960 play L'Idiote by Marcel Achard and the 1961 play A Shot in the Dark by Harry Kurnitz. Tracy Reed. To get his big break, a singing matador must win over the most beautiful and most elusive woman in all of Barcelona, in only three days. Inspector Jacques Clouseau investigates the murder of Mr. Benjamin Ballon's driver at … Simone killed Dudo to eliminate her because she was in the way of her affair with Pierre. It's almost a one-man show with Peter Sellers ("Inspector Jacques Clouseau") exhibiting his comedy talents, most of it the slapstick variety as he constantly runs into things and-or falls down. 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Finally, Clouseau and Maria celebrate the clearing of her name with a long and passionate kiss—which is swiftly interrupted by another sneak attack by Cato. In the 17th century, a pirate captain is murdered by his cook after he buries his treasure and marks it on a map but the poor-memory cook must rely on the captain's ghost to re-track the loot, since the map was drawn in disappearing ink. Sellers was attached to star in the adaptation of Harry Kurnitz's Broadway hit before the release and success of The Pink Panther, but was not pleased with the script by Alec Coppel and Norman Krasna. Ver opiniones y detalles sobre la gran selección de Blu-ray y DVD, nuevos o de 2ª mano. At first I thought it would be an awfull choise, but then again I thought, he is the perfect choise for a different kind of Clouseau. Maurice blackmailing Madame Ballon. In here, director Blake Edwards went out of his way to show cleavage of Sommer and there was an implied sex scene you wouldn't have seen a decade earlier. Maria Gambrelli. This film doesn't mention the pink panther diamond at all. Inspector Jacques Clouseau ([ʒak klu.zo]) is a fictional character in Blake Edwards's farcical The Pink Panther series. Charles Dreyfus (Herbert Lom), who has finally cracked over Inspector Jacques Clouseau's (Peter Sellers') antics, escapes from a mental institution and launches an elaborate plan to get rid of Clouseau once and for all. Inspector Clouseau (Peter Sellers) clears French maid (Elke Sommer) at nudist camp. Elke Sommer portrays the murder suspect, Maria Gambrelli. Título original: A Shot in the Dark. Ballon had been hiding in the closet while the shooting occurred and knocked Maria unconscious with the closet door knob, subsequently placing the gun in her hand to protect his wife. The Times Digital Archive. Comedy. Add more and vote on your favourites! (Seen leaving Maria's room). The biggest mistakes you never noticed in A Shot in the Dark (1964). As the bumbling inspector, Sellers is this time absolutely out of hand, his principal—and endlessly repeated—gag being to fall with a resounding splash into large quantities of water. Amazon.es - Compra A SHOT IN THE DARK (El nuevo caso del inspector Clouseau) All Regions - PAL format a un gran precio, con posibilidad de envío gratis. A Shot in the Dark (DVD) : The second film in the Pink Panther series. A Shot in the Dark is a 1964 comedy film directed by Blake Edwards and is the second installment in The Pink Panther series. Monsieur Ballon killed Henri because he was having an affair with his wife. For other uses, see. The Ballons were originally named Beaurevers. Sellers is great as Clouseau, and many of the physical gags are well choreographed and fun. Elke Sommer. Who killed who: Madame Ballon accidentally shot Miguel because she suspected her husband of having an affair with Maria and wanted to kill him. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. The original "L'Idiote" and "A Shot in the Dark" plays, which inspired this film, featured instead of Inspector Clouseau an examining magistrate named Paul … The biggest mistakes you never noticed in A Shot in the Dark (1964). The Inspector is reinstated to the Ballon case and immediately orders Maria Gambrelli's release from prison, as he is convinced she is shielding the real killer, who Clouseau suspects is Ballon himself. A Shot In The Dark - Henry Mancini 05. As with most of the other Clouseau films, A Shot in the Dark features an animated opening titles sequence produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises utilizing an animated version of Inspector Clouseau. A Shot in the Dark. Walter Mirisch approached Blake Edwards and asked him to take over as director of A Shot in the Dark from Anatole Litvak. From a film history angle, it was interesting to see how morals had begun to change and how rules were becoming relaxed. "[8] John McCarten of The New Yorker wrote, "'A Shot in the Dark' as done on Broadway was a mediocre comedy, but Blake Edwards, who directed the film and collaborated on the script with William Peter Blatty, had the good sense to toss the foundation stock out the window and let Mr. Affairs: Monsieur Ballon and Maria, Maria and Miguel, Henri and Dudo, Madame Ballon and Henri, Pierre and Simone. Peter Sellers is featured again as Inspector Jacques Clouseau of the French Sûreté. Inspector Clouseau is a 1968 British comedy film, and the third installment in The Pink Panther film series. Assigned to a high-profile murder case, Clouseau finds himself falling (literally) for the prime suspect - a beautiful maid named Maria, whose talent for being in the wrong place at the wrong time almost rivals Clouseau's. Although "A Shot in the Dark" is really the second film in the Pink Panther series, in many ways it is a beginning, as the first film to showcase Peter Sellers' bumbling Inspector Clouseau as the highlight of the film, overcoming the first film's occasional shortcomings due mainly to devoting too much screen time to David Niven's jewel thief, when what audiences really wanted was more Clouseau. Henry Mancini's theme for this film serves as opening theme and incidental music in The Inspector cartoon shorts made by DePatie-Freleng from 1965 to 1969. Once news of his "death" has been announced, Clouseau tries to take advantage of it and goes undercover with Cato to find out who tried to kill him. Ballon household: Benjamin Ballon and his wife Madame Ballon, Henri Lafarge the head Butler and his wife Madame Lafarge the Cook, Miguel Ostos the Head Chauffeur, Maria Gambrelli the third maid, Pierre the second Chauffeur and his wife Dudo the head Maid, Georges the Gardener and his wife Simone the second Maid, Maurice the second Butler. Add more and vote on your favourites! Factual error: Inspector Clouseau's watch may be broken but Hercule's doesn't keep very good time either. Simone - Henry Mancini 06. "[9], The movie was one of the 13 most popular films in the UK in 1965. Homepage. Web. [2] The film was released only a year after the first Clouseau film, The Pink Panther. Come To Me - Henry Mancini 09. "[7] The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote, "Where The Pink Panther had style and a certain subtlety, its successor ... can substitute only slapstick of the crudest kind. So, he has her released from jail and tries to follow her … A Shot in the Dark. A businessman blackmails his attractive young secretary into spending a weekend with him. Graham Stark, who portrays police officer Hercule Lajoy, would reprise this role eighteen years later, in Trail of the Pink Panther (1982). Celebrate Black History Month with IMDb's exclusive galleries, recommendations, videos, and more. The screen commits the perfect comedy!taglines Dejected, Clouseau returns home. A Shot in the Dark is a 1964 film directed by Blake Edwards and is the second installment in the Pink Panther series. Scheuer, Philip K. (July 16, 1964). Directed by Blake Edwards. All evidence points to Maria as the killer, but Clouseau is convinced of her innocence because he is immediately attracted to her. Inspector Clouseau. Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers), now single, is summoned to the estate of the aristocratic Benjamin Ballon (George Sanders) to investigate the murder of Ballon's chauffeur.Clouseau's judgment is immediately clouded by his infatuation with the prime suspect, the maid Maria … Bosley Crowther of The New York Times wrote, "It is mad, but the wonderful dexterity and the air of perpetually buttressed dignity with which Mr. El nuevo caso del inspector Clouseau - Nuevas aventuras del inspector francés Jacques Clouseau, inepto detective que en esta ocasión intentará resolver un caso en el que una doncella es acusada … 3. Madame LaFarge killed Georges because he threatened to break up with her. ... A Shot in the Dark. Sellers run amok ... All in all, extremely jolly. At night in the servants' quarters of a grand house, several men and women are moving about: surreptitiously climbing upstairs and down; entering rooms and leaving; hiding from, and spying on, one another. A Shot in the Dark (conocida como Un disparo en la oscuridad o Un disparo en las sombras en Hispanoamérica o como El nuevo caso del inspector Clouseau en España) es una película británico-estadounidense de 1964, … After The Shower - Henry Mancini 11. Clouseau is the bête noire of his superior, Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus, who first appeared—played by Herbert Lom—in the second Pink Panther movie, A Shot in the Dark (1964). The bumbling Inspector Clouseau travels to Rome to catch a notorious jewel thief known as "The Phantom" before he conducts his most daring heist yet: a princess' priceless diamond with one slight imperfection, known as "The Pink Panther". It is the country home of millionaire Benjamin Ballon (George Sanders), and Inspector Clouseau (Peter Sellers) of the Sûreté, the French national police, is called there to investigate the murder of the chauffeur, Miguel Ostos, who was having an affair with one of the maids, Maria Gambrelli (Elke Sommer), and attacked her in her bedroom after she broke off with him. It Had Better Be Tonight - Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer 07. The original "L'Idiote" and "A Shot in the Dark" plays, which inspired this film, featured instead of Inspector Clouseau an examining magistrate named Paul Sevigne. A Shot in the Dark (1964) was released just 6 months after the debut film, and this time the focus is on Inspector Clouseau, who clumsily tries to solve a murder case. The Inspector Clouseau Theme - Henry Mancini 12. Four people. A Shot in the Dark is the second film in The Pink Panther franchise, released in 1964.. (1964). The film is recognized by the American Film Institute in these lists: This article is about the 1964 film. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? A Shot in the Dark (1964) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Bier Fest Polka - Henry Mancini 10. Menu. 1. (especially for people who havent seen Shot in the Dark and have no idea why Clouseau is attacked by a ninja-dude whenever he arrives home). Clouseau's actions embarrass the Sûreté in the press, but Commissioner Dreyfus is unable to remove him from the case because Ballon has exerted political influence to keep the unorthodox and seemingly incompetent detective assigned to the investigation. Ballon eventually reveals that his wife was attempting to shoot Maria, thinking she would catch the two having an affair, but shot Miguel by accident. Then there are gunshots. When the phone rings, the life or death struggle ceases and it becomes apparent that his assailant is his valet, Cato (Burt Kwouk). Factual error: Inspector Clouseau's watch may be broken but Hercule's doesn't keep very good time either. Written by "[4] Variety wrote: "Wisdom remains to be seen of projecting a second appearance of the hilariously inept detective so soon after the still-current firstrun showing of 'Panther,' since some of the spontaneous novelty may have worn off, but the laughs are still there abundantly through imaginative bits of business and a few strike belly proportions. George Sanders. The nutty screen character of French Police Inspector Jacques Clouseau bumbled from modest beginnings in 1963's The Pink Panther to become a beloved motion picture franchise, at times on the same commercial level of popularity as 007 himself, James Bond.Writer-producer-director Blake Edwards created the character with co-writer Maurice Richlin, but it wasn't until actor Peter Sellers … Some of that gets tiresome after a while but most of it works and gives the viewer a lot of laughs.It was nice, after these years, to see the production in 2.35 widescreen. Movies. Directed by Blake Edwards.Written by Blake Edwards and William Peter Blatty, based on the 1960 play L'Idiote by Marcel Achard and the 1961 play A Shot in the Dark by Harry Kurnitz. With Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, George Sanders, Herbert Lom. The bumbling Inspector Clouseau's attempt to prove the innocence of a voluptuous French maid, the prime suspect in a series of bizarre murders, leads him to a nudist colony and the Parisian mansion of … Sinopsis: Nuevas aventuras del inspector francés Jacques Clouseau, inepto detective que en esta ocasión intentará resolver el caso de una joven que ha sido acusada de … Peter Sellers is featured again as Inspector Jacques Clouseau of the French Sûreté. Incluso en las repeticiones en cable, se suele dar preferencia a los títulos “rosados” de la saga, que resultan inferiores a esta producción de 1964. Broad comedy at its best, A Shot in the Dark features Peter Sellers reprising his most famous role. Inspector Clouseau was relatively believable in those movies, perhaps a bit slow on the uptake, but hardly a fool. Though he's a creep throughout, he gradually emerges as a sympathetic character. Crossword Clue The crossword clue "A Shot in the Dark" inspector with 8 letters was last seen on the January 01, 2001.We think the likely answer to this clue is CLOUSEAU.Below are all possible answers to this clue ordered by its rank. Monsieur Ballon killed Henri because he was having an affair with his wife. Watch this title and More with Spectrum TV ... Starts 10/01/2020 Expires 05/01/2021. A Shot in the Dark is the second film in The Pink Panther franchise, released in 1964.. I do not own the rights to this film. The Easy Life In Paris - Henry Mancini 08. The title song 'The Shadows of Paris' was written by Henry Mancini. The second of the Pink Panther series, this is considered by most critics as the best of the lot, and for once I have to agree with them. A Shot in the Dark is a 1964 British-American DeLuxe Color comedy film directed by Blake Edwards in Panavision. A Shot in the Dark es un film bastante desconocido con excepción de los fans de Sellers. In order to keep his senses sharp, Clouseau has instructed Cato to attack him when he least expects it. But enough is enough already. Get ready for a riotous adventure as Peter Sellers returns as the hapless Inspector Clouseau in his second Pink Panther film. The Inspector Clouseau Theme - Henry Mancini 12. 56 of 67 people found this review helpful. Clouseau's bumbling personality is unchanged, b… more » The character of Gambrelli would return in Son of the Pink Panther (1993), this time played by Claudia Cardinale, who appeared as Princess Dala in The Pink Panther (1963). Sanders was funny, too, and he didn't have to say a word to get a laugh. This film doesn't mention the pink panther diamond at all. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Bier Fest Polka - Henry Mancini 10. Inspector Clouseau is called to a house where a murder was committed and finds that every clue points to the beautiful maid, Maria. You can easily improve your search by … A Shot in the Dark (1964) was released just 6 months after the debut film, and this time the focus is on Inspector Clouseau, who clumsily tries to solve a murder case. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Peter Sellers is featured again as Inspector Jacques Clouseau of the French Sûreté. It is the second installment in The Pink Panther film series, with Peter Sellers reprising his role as Inspector Jacques Clouseau of the French Sûreté. [HD-1080p!] Peter Sellers is featured again as Inspector Jacques Clouseau of the French Sûreté. Directed by Blake Edwards. A doorman, two customers, and a Cossack! Was this review helpful to you? Witnessing this result, Dreyfus is reduced to an animalistic fury and is taken away by Clouseau's assistant. A Shot In The Dark - Henry Mancini 05. The average rating given by critics is 8 out of 10. With Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, George Sanders, Herbert Lom. As a massive row breaks out among employers and staff, the lights are cut (an arrangement Clouseau had made with his assistant), and the guilty take the opportunity to pile into Clouseau's car and escape. When Fu's age-regressing elixir vitae is spilled by a hapless flunky, Fu Manchu sends his lackeys to round up supplies for a fresh batch of elixir, including a precious jewel, which prompts a team of agents to track him down. Peter Sellers was at his madcap best as Inspector Jacques Clouseau in A Shot in the Dark By Martin Chilton 26 December 2014 • 14:00 pm Peter Sellers and Graham Stark in the 1964 film A Shot … Bert Weissensee. Sellers is great as Clouseau, and many of the … Simone - Henry Mancini 06. A series of additional murders of the Ballon staff follows. A Shot in the Dark (conocida como Un disparo en la oscuridad o Un disparo en las sombras en Hispanoamérica o como El nuevo caso del inspector Clouseau en España) es una película británico-estadounidense de 1964, del género comedia, dirigida por Blake Edwards. (Seen leaving Maria's room). He is awakened early in the morning by an apparent attempt on his life by a Chinese assassin. They are all killed when the car is destroyed by a bomb that had been planted by Commissioner Dreyfus in another attempt to kill Clouseau. It made the photography a lot more impressive than the formatted-to-TV VHS. Add more and vote on your favourites! With the exception of A Shot in the Dark and Inspector Clouseau, all of the films with Jacques Clouseau feature the pink feline during the opening credits sequence, accompanied by … Shop The Pink Panther Mega Collection (The Pink Panther, A Shot in the Dark, Inspector Clouseau, Revenge of the Pink Panther, Trail of the Pink Panther, Curse of the Pink Panther, Son of the Pink Panther). Inspector Jacques Clouseau ([ʒak klu.zo]) is a fictional character in Blake Edwards's farcical The Pink Panther series. Inspector Clouseau fans know the character best from the highly influential and hilarious Pink Panther film series, but many forget that the character made one of his funniest appearances in a little film called A Shot In The Dark. Peter Sellers. Sellers plays his role make what could quickly be monotonous enjoyable to the end. A Shot in the Dark is a 1964 film directed by Blake Edwards and is the second installment in the Pink Panther series. Inspector Clouseau fans know the character best from the highly influential and hilarious Pink Panther film series, but many forget that the character made one of his funniest appearances in a little film called A Shot In The Dark. A Shot in the Dark is a 1964 film directed by Blake Edwards and is the second installment in the Pink Panther series. 16 Sept. 2013. Edwards declined initially, but eventually relented under pressure on the condition he could rewrite the script and substitute Inspector Clouseau for the lead character and choreograph comic scenes on the fly as he and Sellers had successfully done for their previous film. Watch. covers phone mouthpiece; answers intercom, A Shot In The Dark: 10 Little-Known Facts About The 1964 Pink Panther Sequel, The 10 Most Hilarious Quotes From 1975's Return Of The Pink Panther, Films/Shows to reference for Mid-Century Hollywood Asian-American Representation paper. Inspector Jacques Clouseau investigates the murder … A clerical mistake results in a bumbling Indian film star being invited to an exclusive Hollywood party instead of being fired. After The Shower - Henry Mancini 11. A string of robberies has occurred in Britain and it's up to Inspector Clouseau to catch the criminal. Also, in the end - although played for laughs - it turns everyone was having an affair with somebody.