The Pink Panther Strikes Again
“Why are the world's chief assassins after Inspector Clouseau? Why not? Everybody else is.”
Synopsis
Charles Dreyfus, who has finally cracked over inspector Clouseau's antics, escapes from a mental institution and launches an elaborate plan to get rid of Clouseau once and for all.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Peter Sellers
Chief Inspector Clouseau
Herbert Lom
Dreyfus
Leonard Rossiter
Quinlan
Colin Blakely
Drummond
Graham Stark
Hotel Clerk
Byron Kane
Secretary of State
Dick Crockett
President
Richard Vernon
Fassbender
Briony McRoberts
Margo Fassbender
Burt Kwouk
Cato
André Maranne
Francois
Vanda Godsell
Mrs. Leverlilly
Geoffrey Bayldon
Dr. Duval
Patsy Smart
Mrs Japonica
Tony Sympson
Mr. Shork
Norman Mitchell
Mr. Bullock
Michael Robbins
Jarvis
Lesley-Anne Down
Olga
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.64x
+$27.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Waldman, Blake Edwards
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- The Pink Panther Strikes Again
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33.8M
- Production Studios
- Amjo Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blake Edwards
Frank Waldman, Blake Edwards, Don Black
Henry Mancini
Harry Waxman
Alan Jones
Blake Edwards
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
Frank Waldman
Screenplay
Blake Edwards
Director
Blake Edwards
Screenplay
Alan Jones
Editor
Blake Edwards
Producer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Peter Mullins
Production Design
Dick Crockett
Stunt Coordinator
John Sullivan
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pink Panther Strikes Again about?
Charles Dreyfus, who has finally cracked over inspector Clouseau's antics, escapes from a mental institution and launches an elaborate plan to get rid of Clouseau once and for all.
Who directed The Pink Panther Strikes Again?
The Pink Panther Strikes Again was directed by Blake Edwards.
Who stars in The Pink Panther Strikes Again?
The principal cast of The Pink Panther Strikes Again includes Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Leonard Rossiter, Colin Blakely, Graham Stark.
When was The Pink Panther Strikes Again released and how long is it?
The Pink Panther Strikes Again was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Pink Panther Strikes Again?
The Pink Panther Strikes Again had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $33.8M at the worldwide box office (5.64 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Pink Panther Strikes Again?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pink Panther Strikes Again was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pink Panther Strikes Again?
The Pink Panther Strikes Again holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).