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Comedic genius Peter Sellers first tickled the world pink with laughter as the bumbling yet tenacious Inspector Jacques Clouseau in director Blake Edwards’ riotously funny caper The Pink Panther. David Niven stars as Sir Charles, an urbane British playboy who is secretly also smooth criminal “The Phantom.” Trailed by the accident-prone French detective among the jet set, the suave jewel thief sets his sights on stealing The Pink Panther — a large pink diamond whose name derives from its shimmering resemblance to a leaping feline — away from its keeper, the lovely and feisty Princess Dala (Claudia Cardinale). Robert Wagner and Capucine co-star, as Sir Charles’ sly nephew George and Clouseau’s utterly unfaithful wife Simone. Filmed on gorgeous European locales including Cortina d’Ampezzo, the movie created a sensation with its animated opening credits introducing composer Henry Mancini’s unforgettable theme music accompanying the title cartoon character — a cool cat who became a beloved icon for all ages!
"Intensely Funny! Sellers At His Peak!" -Variety
Meet Inspector Jacques Clouseau, the bumbling French detective whose career is one gigantic banana peel. Showcasing the comic genius of Peter Sellers, this "delightful caper" (Leonard Maltin) brims with "winning charm" (The Film Daily) and clever slapstick. David Niven, Robert Wagner and Capucine co-star in the sidesplitting film that launched one of the greatest comedy series of all time!
Arriving at an Italian ski resort with a large diamond known as the Pink Panther, Princess Dala (Claudia Cardinale) encounters the suave Sir Charles (Niven), who also happens to be the notorious jewel thief The Phantom. Can Clouseau (Sellers), the clumsiest inspector ever to trip over a case, stop Sir Charles' plot...or will The Phantom steal the "cat" and leave Clouseau holding the bag?
