The Pink Panther
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Synopsis
The trademark of The Phantom, a renowned jewel thief, is a glove left at the scene of the crime. Inspector Clouseau, an expert on The Phantom's exploits, feels sure that he knows where The Phantom will strike next and leaves Paris for the Tyrolean Alps, where the famous Lugashi jewel 'The Pink Panther' is going to be. However, he does not know who The Phantom really is, or for that matter who anyone else really is...
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The Pink Panther (1963) Original Trailer [HD]
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Top Cast
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David Niven
Sir Charles Lytton
Peter Sellers
Insp. Jacques Clouseau
Claudia Cardinale
The Princess Dala
Capucine
Simone Clouseau
Robert Wagner
George Lytton
Brenda De Banzie
Angela Dunning
Colin Gordon
Tucker
John Le Mesurier
Defence Barrister (as John LeMesurier)
James Lanphier
Saloud
Guy Thomajan
Artoff
Michael Trubshawe
Felix Townes
Riccardo Billi
Aristotle Sarajos
Meri Welles
Monica Fawn (as Meri Wells)
Martin Miller
Pierre Luigi - Photographer
Fran Jeffries
Greek 'cousin'
John Bartha
Policeman (uncredited)
William Bryant
Policeman (uncredited)
Mario Fabrizi
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Boston, Massachusetts
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 27, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Richlin, Blake Edwards
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- The Pink Panther
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.9M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, The Mirisch Company, Geoffrey Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blake Edwards
Maurice Richlin, Blake Edwards
Henry Mancini
Philip H. Lathrop
Ralph E. Winters
Martin Jurow, Dick Crockett
Department Leadership Roster
Blake Edwards
Director
Maurice Richlin
Screenplay
Blake Edwards
Screenplay
Martin Jurow
Producer
Dick Crockett
Producer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Yves Saint Laurent
Costume Design
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
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What is The Pink Panther about?
The trademark of The Phantom, a renowned jewel thief, is a glove left at the scene of the crime. Inspector Clouseau, an expert on The Phantom's exploits, feels sure that he knows where The Phantom will strike next and leaves Paris for the Tyrolean Alps, where the famous Lugashi jewel 'The Pink Panther' is going to be. However, he does not know who The Phantom really is, or for that matter who anyone else really is...
Who directed The Pink Panther?
The Pink Panther was directed by Blake Edwards.
Who stars in The Pink Panther?
The principal cast of The Pink Panther includes David Niven, Peter Sellers, Claudia Cardinale, Capucine, Robert Wagner.
When was The Pink Panther released and how long is it?
The Pink Panther was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did The Pink Panther make at the box office?
The Pink Panther grossed $10.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Pink Panther?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pink Panther was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pink Panther?
The Pink Panther 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.).