DK Publishing, 2005. Trail was a critical and commercial failure. The lawsuit was eventually settled out of court in 1988, around the time Edwards came up with one final film idea that would ultimately become the unofficial series finale. [33] But in November 2020, it was later announced that Jeff Fowler will direct the movie instead with Mirisch and Andrews still producing. Show 'N Tell - Pink Panther and Sons - The Best Biker In Town - Picturesound Program, Arrival in Valencia (Instrumental) (2:30). Reminding us that Clouseau may be gone, but people just like him are still bumbling fools. The title had actually been the original working title for the earlier Pink Panther movie Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978). this may be sacrilege to some people,but i actually think out of the seven(original)Pink Panther movies i have seen(i will be watching the eight and final one shortly)i found this one the most entertaining.it wasn't uproariously funny,though it was amusing and i chuckled all the way through.i thought the story flowed better than in the previous films.the action scenes were better,in my opinion,as well.but the best part about this particular movie was the character of Detective Sergant Clifton Sleigh,New York City's version of Inspector Clouseau.Sleigh is as inept as Clouseau,and even more so,in my mind.the character itself is brilliant.this is the first of the original Pink Panther films not too have Peter Sellers in it,which is why i suggested it may be sacrilege to some to think it could be better than the other films.for me,Son of the Pink Panther is a 7/10, While this is not quite the train wreck that TRAIL OF THE PINK PANTHER was, it's still a pretty weak entry in the PANTHER series. United Artists commissioned a long series of The Pink Panther shorts, the first of which, 1964's The Pink Phink, won the 1964 Academy Award for Animated Short Film. The film is notable for the appearances of David . Roger Moore's scenes were shot during a break from shooting Octopussy. Firstly Ted Wass is good in the role of Clifton Sleigh, perhaps it is the fact that the character is too bumbling in the wrong direction that it doesn't work out. This turns out to be Sergeant Clifton Sleigh (Ted Wass), an incompetent officer of the New York Police Department. Find out how to watch Curse of the Pink Panther. Cato, Dreyfus, and Franois all debuted in A Shot in the Dark (1964). Although intended to relaunch the series with the blundering Jacques as a lead, Son failed both critically and commercially and became the final installment in the original Pink Panther series. The karate fight in the alley is the first scene that jumps into my mind. A reporter interviews friends, foes, and colleagues of the legendary detective, allowing Edwards to use classic clips from the series. Curse of the Pink Panther David Niven (Actor), Robert Wagner (Actor), Blake Edwards (Director) Rated: PG Format: DVD 214 ratings IMDb 4.3/10.0 -41% $884 List Price: $14.98 Prime Video $3.99 $14.99 Blu-ray $14.99 DVD $8.84 VHS Tape $9.99 Additional DVD options Edition Discs Price New from Used from DVD 1 $10.98 $6.40 $8.98 DVD January 27, 2009 The jazz-based Pink Panther Theme was composed by Henry Mancini. This was the first (and to date only) time a studio's first work won an Oscar.[30]. The Pink Panther is an American media franchise primarily focusing on a series of comedy-mystery films featuring an inept French police detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau. Final theatrical movie of Peter Arne (General Bufoni), who was murdered on August 1, just eleven days before the U.S. release. Pink Panther: The Ultimate Guide to the Coolest Cat in Town, Jerry Beck. It was also the final film for both retiring director Blake Edwards and composer Henry Mancini, who died in 1994. Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) pitted Clouseau against the French Connection. For one thing, it doesn't drag on like the original film (again it could just be me)and give Blake Edwards credit for at least attempting to continue the series. Ted Wass is bland and ineffectual; when I watch him here I keep thinking of how much better this movie could have been if most of his scenes were acted or directed differently. There are quite a few scenes that went on too long. Curse of the Pink Panther Photos View All Photos Movie Info When legendary Inspector Clouseau (Roger Moore) goes missing, New York police officer Clifton Sleigh (Ted Wass) is enlisted to find. In a pre-credits scene, the animated Pink Panther is shown stealing the Pink Panther jewel. Meanwhile, his former superior, Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus (Herbert Lom), is pressured to oversee Operation Paragon and utilize Interpol's fictitious Huxley 600 computer Aldous to find the world's greatest detective to solve the crime. An enjoyable little film. John Ritter and John Cleese were also considered for the role. Curse of the Pink Panther [Blu-ray] Ted Wass (Actor), David Niven (Actor), Blake Edwards (Director) Rated: PG Format: Blu-ray 212 ratings IMDb 4.3/10.0 -48% $1549 List Price: $29.95 Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime & FREE Returns Prime Video $3.99 $14.99 Blu-ray $15.49 DVD $11.33 VHS Tape $9.99 Blu-ray June 27, 2017 1 $15.49 $9.21 The film was one of two produced concurrently following the death of the series' star Peter Sellers. Clifton Sleigh, but Moore turned it down, not wishing to commit to a series following the success of Arthur. As it happens, Moore was best man at Forbes' wedding. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and The Pink Panther is an 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 film The Pink Panther in 1963. Ted Wass plays the newcomer, an amazingly inept New York cop named Clifton Sleigh, who is chosen to investigate Clouseau's disappearance. (This is also done in The Return of the Pink Panther [1975].) The woman shoots the man, then points the gun at Clouseau. The film was one of two produced concurrently following the death of the series' star Peter Sellers. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Considering that "Curse of the Pink Panther" is a relatively recent film, it looks surprisingly dated. Curse of the Pink Panther is a 1983 crime comedy-drama film and a continuation of The Pink Panther series of films created by Blake Edwards in the early 1960s. This reboot launches a new Pink Panther film series starring Steve Martin as Inspector Clouseau and Kevin Kline as Chief Inspector Dreyfus. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. Curse of the Pink Panther is the sixth film in the "Pink Panther" movie series to be directed by Blake Edwards and was filmed concurrently with Trail of the Pink Panther. The role was then modified to include elements of slapstick. Ted Wass was cast on the strength of his comic performance in the TV series Soap (1977). Then they tried to introduce a new character, a counterpart to Clouseau. Curse suffered from this tremendously--particularly with the key wrap-up scenes.". Edwards shot on location in France (in Paris and Nice), Spain (in the streets of Valencia and on the island of Ibiza), the mountain resort town of Cortina in Italy, and New York City, while interiors were shot at Pinewood in England. You're almost there! But. Although it was produced by the Mirisch Corporation (who owned the rights to the Pink Panther and Clouseau characters), key people associated with the earlier films, such as Peter Sellers, Blake Edwards, and Henry Mancini, were not involved in the making of this film. MGM wanted to continue with a cheaper version of the series. With his oversized glasses and neat, slicked-back hair, he evokes Clark Kent as much as Lloyd. The film was one of two produced concurrently following the death of the series' star, Peter Sellers. In 2014, MGM announced (see above) that it was planning an animation / live-action hybrid film reboot of the franchise,[32] to be directed by David Silverman and produced by Walter Mirisch and Julie Andrews. The franchise began with the release of the classic film The Pink Panther in 1963. Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) Despite Clouseau being incompetent, most of the world sees him as a great detective, which leads to a planned investigation into his disappearance from the President of France and the police commissioner. Having said that, I was very amused when he ended up looking like Roger Moore and how perfect was he when he did the Clouseau voice! It grossed a worldwide total of $76 million, against a budget of $70 million. According to show-business trade paper "Variety", this movie "lensed simultaneously with Trail of the Pink Panther (1982)". He had a lot of guts for trying and he's actually very funny. Debut theatrical movie of Soap (1977) star Ted Wass. Both this film and Trail came in $1million over budget. Inspector Clouseau is a man who acts dignified despite all his bumbling and pratfalls; Clifton Sleigh has the pratfalls but nothing else. Glenn Ford as John "Rip" Ripley; Lee Remick as Kelly Sherwood; Stefanie Powers as Toby Sherwood; Ross Martin as Garland Humphrey "Red" Lynch; Roy Poole as Brad; Ned Glass as Popcorn; Anita Loo as Lisa Soong; Patricia Huston as Nancy Ashton; Gilbert Green as Special agent; Clifton James as Capt. Martin also stars in the sequel, The Pink Panther 2, released in 2009. Plot. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. What can I say? Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - Looks Like Suicide, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - Getting a Room, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - The Wax Museum, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - It Must be the Gas, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - Balls' Disguises, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - Detective Sleigh Has Arrived, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - A Date With Shirley, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - I Can't Tell You How Sorry I Am, Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - Meeting with the Littons. To view this content, please use one of the following compatible browsers: Curse Of The Pink Panther, The (1983) -- (Movie Clip) My Somewhat Checkered Career, After the death of Peter Sellers in 1980, Blake Edwards made the unexpected decision to revive the Pink Panther film franchise by creating not one but two sequels simultaneously without the defining presence of Sellers in the lead as Inspector Clouseau. Principal photography began immediately after Trail ended but Edwards economized by planning the two films together and shooting the parts of key co-stars simultaneously. Curse of the Pink Panther also featured the defining animated credits with the sleek pink feline and the iconic music by Henry Mancini, who jazzed up the familiar theme for this take. Some good visual gags include Dreyfus falling from his office window and Sleigh's problems with an inflatable doll. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 29% based on 14 reviews, with an average score of 4.00/10. The film is also executive produced by Ryan Halprin. There he attempts to track down the Clouseau trail but he meets a suspect Countess Chandra (Joanna Lumley). Curse of the Pink Panther is a 1983 crime comedy-drama film and a continuation of The Pink Panther series of films created by Blake Edwards in the early 1960s. After Peter Sellers passed away, the producers of the "Pink Panther" franchise tried to carry on without their star. Curse of the Pink Panther is a 1983 comedy film and a continuation of The Pink Panther series of films created by Blake Edwards in the early 1960s. Sleigh concludes, wrongly, that Clouseau stole the Pink Panther diamond, underwent plastic surgery, was made to look like Rossi and was then killed for the diamond. Juleta Shayne (Leslie Ash), an employee of the enigmatic Countess Chandra, comes to Sleigh's rescue. Further films were cancelled, although another unsuccessful attempt at reviving the series occurred 10 years later with Son of the Pink Panther, starring Roberto Benigni as Clouseau's illegitimate son. Thus was created "Curse of the Pink Panther." A Shot in the Dark (1964) was released less than a year after The Pink Panther, and was the first to feature the Clouseau character as the protagonist of the film, investigating a murder set in a mansion in Paris. 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