Dala leaves to go back to her country. 'The Impossible' on Netflix: Is Tom Holland's Disaster Flick Based on a True Story? This movie was intended as a tribute to Sellers, but after its release, Sellers' widow Lynne Frederick successfully sued Edwards and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for tarnishing her late husband's memory. With him is his American nephew, George, and he’s a bit of a playboy too. It’s the largest of its kind in the world, but it has one huge flaw; when you look into it, there is a tiny discoloration which resembles a pink panther jumping. Other segments include "Shades of Sennett", a "honky-tonk" piano number introducing the film's climactic chase scene through the streets of Rome. 'Southern Charm': Shep Rose Reveals What Girlfriend Taylor Ann Green Did (And Didn't Do) To Lock Him Down, This story has been shared 3,199 times. Your email address will not be published. Trail was a critical and commercial failure. The Pink Panther is a 1963 American comedy film directed by Blake Edwards and co-written by Edwards and Maurice Richlin, starring David Niven, Peter Sellers, Robert Wagner, Capucine, and Claudia Cardinale. I haven’t decided if I will do a podcast for this one film or do the whole series. The popularity of Clouseau caused him to become the main character in subsequent Pink Panther films, which were more straightforward slapstick comedies. Although it was produced by the Mirisch Corporation (who owned the rights to the character), few people associated with the earlier films such as Peter Sellers, Blake Edwards, and composer Henry Mancini were involved in the making of this film; as a result, Inspector Clouseau is not usually considered a true Pink Panther film. The basic plot was to involve Inspector Clouseau becoming smitten with a cat burglar called "the Frog", played by Pamela Stephenson. The Pink Panther is a British-American media franchise primarily focusing on a series of comedy-mystery films featuring an inept French police detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau.The franchise began with the release of the classic Pink Panther film in 1963. It contains all 6 Peter Sellers Panther films: The Pink Panther A Shot in the Dark Return of the Pink Panther Revenge of the Pink Panther Trail of the Pink Panther (a clip show) Although the box are only lists commentary on the … The sequel to Steve Martin's 2006 film. The role of Clouseau was originated by, and is most closely associated with, Peter Sellers. The film begins with the Shah of Lugash giving his little daughter, Princess Dala, a diamond called The Pink Panther. The franchise began with the release of the classic Pink Panther film in 1963. The jazz-based theme music was composed by Henry Mancini. Display options: Also known as: La panthère rose (France) La pantera rosa (Italy) 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina. This character, designed by Hawley Pratt and Friz Freleng, was subsequently the subject of his own series of theatrical cartoons, beginning with The Pink Phink in 1964. [4] As of 2020, the film is still in development. Clifton Sleigh, portrayed by Ted Wass. The MHM Podcast Network movie synopsis and film summary of The Pink Panther (1963) starring David Niven, Peter Sellers, and Robert Wagner. The film marked the return of the famous "Pink Panther" diamond as well as most of the creative team associated with the prior films, including director Blake Edwards, composer Henry Mancini, Herbert Lom as Dreyfus and Burt Kwouk as Cato. Looking to watch The Pink Panther (1963)? They have the defense call Clouseau as a surprise witness. Although intended to spawn a new series of misadventures for Sergeant Sleigh, the film's dismal box-office performance and critical drubbing, along with a series of back-and-forth suing between MGM and Edwards led to a decade-long hiatus of the series. This is a review for the Bluray Pink Panther Collection. Is there a podcast planned for this film? The Breakfast Tart in 'The Great British Baking Show' "'80s Week", Luis Troyano, 'Great British Baking Show' Finalist, Dies at 48, 'The Great British Baking Show': Lottie & Mark’s Rivalry was the Best — Until it was the Worst, 'Fargo' Season 4 Episode 7 Recap: I'm a Fool to Do Your Dirty Work, 'Fargo' Season 4 Episode 6 Recap: Life During Wartime, 'Fargo' May Have Just Confirmed That Mike Milligan Fan Theory, 'Seduced's Third Episode Is a Deep Dive into Keith Raniere's Most Deplorable Crimes, Keith Raniere, NXIVM Leader and 'The Vow' Subject, Gets 120 Years in Prison, 'Seduced' Episode 2: 11 More Revelations About NXIVM You Didn't Know, Who is Peter on ‘Southern Charm’? The barrister then grills him over whether or not he’s actually the Phantom. A car chase between two gorillas, one silver knight, a heap of cops, and an awkward zebra ensues until all vehicles collide into one pile next to a fountain; allowing Clouseau to get his man, er men. "Pink Panther" redirects here. Despite speculation, Alan Arkin does not appear in Trail of the Pink Panther. "MGM To Make New Live-Action/CG 'Pink Panther' Movie", "Julie Andrews, 79, finds new favorite things", It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Pink_Panther&oldid=987464126, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2018, Articles to be expanded from September 2016, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Harvey Korman (previously unseen footage), Frank Waldman & Tom Waldman & Blake Edwards & Geoffrey Edwards, Blake Edwards & Madeline Sunshine & Steve Sunshine, Ted Wass (as Sergeant Sleigh, an American bumbling detective), Roberto Benigni (as Officer Gambrelli, Clouseau's illegitimate son), This page was last edited on 7 November 2020, at 06:20. Some elements of Arkin's performance and costuming, however, were retained when Peter Sellers resumed the role of Clouseau for Return in 1975. It also co-starred Elke Sommer, George Sanders, Graham Stark, Tracy Reed and Douglas Wilmer. The 1968 film Inspector Clouseau stars Alan Arkin as Clouseau, and does not feature any other recurring characters from the rest of the series. They ask him how he committed all those robberies, and Clouseau, still clueless over his wife’s betrayal, replies, “Well you know…it wasn’t easy.”. Niven's and Sellers's co-stars included Capucine, Robert Wagner, and Claudia Cardinale. For the animated character, see. She heads to an exclusive skiing resort in Cortina d’Ampezzo for a bit of a well-deserved holiday. I am leaning more towards reviewing one a month sometime in the next year or two. Mancini's other themes for the first film include an Italian-language set-piece called "Meglio stasera", whose purpose seems primarily to introduce young actress Fran Jeffries. Reportedly an animated project based on the long-running The Pink Panther video game franchise. A number of sister series also joined the Pink Panther character on movie screens and on the airwaves, including The Inspector, featuring a comical French police officer based on the Jacques Clouseau character. For his part, Clouseau makes earnest attempts to stop the Phantom. The Pink Panther (1963), the original film of the series, centered on the Phantom/Sir Charles Lytton, portrayed by David Niven. However, he’s clueless to the Phantom’s true identity too. The first film in the series derives its name from the eponymous pink diamond that has an enormous size and value. Apparently, the tone changed when Edwards picked up Sellers from the airport and during the ride to the hotel they bonded over old comedians like Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton. A cop car runs him over, and when he gets up, we see The End spelled ThEnd. A Cast Guide To Netflix's Film Version of the Tony Award-Winning Play, Meet the Gay Pioneers Who Made 'The Boys in the Band' Happen, Will There Be a 'Queen's Gambit' Season 2 on Netflix? As detailed in the director's commentary for the first film, the Inspector Clouseau character was originally conceived as a vehicle for David Niven, but once written it was decided he should play the raconteur/thief. On March 2014, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer announced plans to develop a new live action/CGI hybrid feature film starring The Pink Panther, which will be directed by David Silverman (of Simpsons fame) and produced by Walter Mirisch and Julie Andrews (who, in addition to her many career accomplishments, is Blake Edwards' widow). In fact, he looks everywhere, but the right place for the Phantom. On February 1, 2021, MHM's Film Reviews will only be available on our YouTube Channel. 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