A Shot in the Dark
“…the picture that gets away with murder!”
Synopsis
Inspector Jacques Clouseau, smitten with the accused maid Maria Gambrelli, unwittingly turns a straightforward murder investigation into a comedic series of mishaps, testing the patience of his irritable boss Charles Dreyfus as casualties mount.
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Top Cast
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Peter Sellers
Jacques Clouseau
Elke Sommer
Maria Gambrelli
George Sanders
Benjamin Ballon
Herbert Lom
Charles Dreyfus
Graham Stark
Hercule LaJoy
Moira Redmond
Simone
Tracy Reed
Dominique Ballon
Burt Kwouk
Kato
André Maranne
François
Vanda Godsell
Madame LaFarge
Maurice Kaufmann
Pierre
Ann Lynn
Dudu
David Lodge
Georges
Martin Benson
Maurice
Reginald Beckwith
Receptionist
Douglas Wilmer
Henri LaFarge
Bryan Forbes
Camp Attendant
Andre Charisse
Game Warden
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 16, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Blake Edwards, William Peter Blatty
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- A Shot in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.4M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, The Mirisch Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blake Edwards
Blake Edwards, William Peter Blatty, Harry Kurnitz, Marcel Achard
Henry Mancini
Christopher Challis
Ralph E. Winters, Bert Bates
Blake Edwards, Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Blake Edwards
Producer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Blake Edwards
Director
Blake Edwards
Screenplay
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Bert Bates
Editor
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Michael Stringer
Production Design
Margaret Furse
Costume Design
William Peter Blatty
Screenplay
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 A Shot in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Shot in the Dark about?
Inspector Jacques Clouseau, smitten with the accused maid Maria Gambrelli, unwittingly turns a straightforward murder investigation into a comedic series of mishaps, testing the patience of his irritable boss Charles Dreyfus as casualties mount.
Who directed A Shot in the Dark?
A Shot in the Dark was directed by Blake Edwards.
Who stars in A Shot in the Dark?
The principal cast of A Shot in the Dark includes Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, George Sanders, Herbert Lom, Graham Stark.
When was A Shot in the Dark released and how long is it?
A Shot in the Dark was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did A Shot in the Dark make at the box office?
A Shot in the Dark grossed $12.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Shot in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Shot in the Dark was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Shot in the Dark?
A Shot in the Dark 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.).