The animated Pink Panther character also appeared in a short animated segment on the educational TV series Sesame Street, demonstrating his karate skills to carve the letter K out of a block of stone, only for it to crumble quickly afterward. Curse of the Pink Panther [VHS] David Niven (Actor), Robert Wagner (Actor), Blake Edwards (Director, Producer, Writer) Rated: PG Format: VHS Tape 209 ratings IMDb 4.3/10.0 $999 Prime Video $3.99 $14.99 Blu-ray $14.99 DVD $9.99 VHS Tape $9.99 Additional VHS Tape options Edition Discs Price New from Used from VHS Tape September 1, 1998 $9.99 Forbes was actually billed as "Turk Thrust" in A Shot in the Dark (1964), in which he played an attendant at a nudist camp. This sat badly with Blake Edwards who was used to letting Peter Sellers try many different takes to find the funniest way of playing his scenes. Not a remake of the original film, it forms a new starting point for a contemporary series, introducing the Clouseau and Dreyfus characters along with the famous diamond to a new generation. Last edited on 21 February 2023, at 17:19, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Tony Adams, 52; Producer for Blake Edwards' Films", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Curse_of_the_Pink_Panther&oldid=1140761897, Arrival in Valencia (Instrumental) (2:30), This page was last edited on 21 February 2023, at 17:19. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Dont worry, it wont take long. Final theatrical movie of Peter Arne (General Bufoni), who was murdered on August 1, just eleven days before the U.S. release. Although official, the live-action film Inspector Clouseau (1968) starring Alan Arkin as Clouseau, is generally not considered by fans to be part of the series canon, since it involved neither Sellers nor Edwards. However, some elements of Arkin's performance and costuming of Clouseau were retained when Peter Sellers resumed the role of Return in 1975. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 23:56, "MGM To Make New Live-Action/CG 'Pink Panther' Movie", https://www.thewrap.com/jeff-fowler-to-direct-live-action-cgi-hybrid-pink-panther-for-mgm/, "A Shot in the Dark (1964 film) - Financial Information", "The Return of the Pink Panther - Financial Information", "The Pink Panther Strikes Again - Financial Information", "Revenge of the Pink Panther - Financial Information". This leads Sleigh to erroneous conclusions until a body was found washed up on shore after he was shot to death. Also, Sellers portrays Evelyn Tremble (who is given the code name James Bond 007) in Casino Royale (1967), meaning that Moore and Sellers have the distinction of playing two famous spy or detective characters, James Bond and Inspector Clouseau. All rights reserved. Clouseau turning to a life of crime and living together with a criminal countess was an element borrowed from Peter Sellers' unfilmed Romance of the Pink Panther script which had, in the second of the script's two drafts, Clouseau leaving the force and joining his new wife, the archcriminal "The Frog", in a life of crime. Rossi then tried to sell the diamond to Countess Chandra who instead killed him (shown in the pre-credits sequence) when trying to kill Clouseau who arrived at Chandra's house to retrieve the diamond. It's a weak entry in the film. Amusing moments along with ridiculous is this new entry about Inspector Clouseau with a newcomer , Ted Wass, Curse of the Pink Panther was pretty entertaining despite no Sellers and the fate of his character here. Alan Arkin had played the title character of the French detective in Inspector Clouseau (1968), but that movie was not titled with a "Pink Panther" phrase. Sleigh is right insofar that Clouseau has "turned bad", becoming Countess Chandra's lover and partner in crime (possibly either have been brainwashed by the Countess or disillusioned about going against criminals); but when they go to admire the Pink Panther it is to find that it has been taken from its safe and replaced by a white glove. The film that launched the second Pink Panther series, The Pink Panther, starring Steve Martin as Clouseau, directed by Shawn Levy and produced by Robert Simonds, was released in February 2006 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and was co-produced with Columbia Pictures. This turns out to be Sergeant Clifton Sleigh (Ted Wass), an officer of the NYPD who are glad to get rid of him for a while. In The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976), Dreyfus' insanity reached its zenith, as he tried to blackmail the rest of the world into killing Clouseau. You don't even have to see the film to know it can't be done. Following the death of Peter Sellers, the Pink Panther series seemed to have little future but director Blake Edwards still managed to grind out two further entries. The guests appearances through out the movie were also nice. Set in the ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Anxious to be rid of Sleigh, Dreyfus announces that Sleigh has solved the mystery and officially closes the case, though it is clear that Dreyfus does not believe that this is what happened. In addition to the credits sequences, the theme often accompanies any suspenseful sequence in the first film and in most of the subsequent films featuring the character of Clouseau. I know some people won't like this movie, but I found it entertaining nonetheless. I have absolutely no idea why Edwards was so intent on continuing this franchise (especially with Ted Wass who just seems lost here) rather than letting it be. Both this film and Trail came in $1million over budget. The film was one of two produced concurrently following the death of the series' star Peter Sellers. Director Blake Edwards Writers Blake Edwards Geoffrey Edwards Stars David Niven Robert Wagner Herbert Lom It grossed a worldwide total of $76 million, against a budget of $70 million. I can't believe this is the way he would have behaved considering his sworn oath to upload the law (or luw). This movie began production immediately after principal photography on Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) wrapped. The odd name featured during the closing credits, "Turk Thrust II", was a pseudonym for Sir Roger Moore. The film might have stood a chance had it not been continually looking over its shoulder at what went before. Clifton Sleigh, portrayed by Ted Wass. . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Curse of the Pink Panther VHS Movie Video Cassette Tape at the best online prices at eBay! The matter was settled out of court. Ted Wass stars in the film as NYPD Det. The limited edition soundtrack album was released by Quartet Records in 2010, which included 23 tracks and five additional bonus tracks. The first rate cast has a poor script to work with. Ensuing after the events of Clouseau's disappearance, his bosses at the Surete put a computer into service to elect a new shrewd detective, Sleigh, who turns up just as inept as Clouseau. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. David Niven's final film, sadly. Watch Curse of the Pink Panther Full Movie IN HD Visit :: https://primeflixz.xyz/watch/tt0085384 Tlcharger : - https://primeflixz.xyz/watch/tt0085384 Inspe. Reportedly, Blake Edwards first wrote the screenplay for this movie in 1981, which was the year S.O.B. Watch Curse Of The Pink Panther: That's Better. The woman shoots the man, then points the gun at Clouseau. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Curse of the Pink Panther at Amazon.com. Realizing it's heavy, he slips out of the shot and drops the diamond offscreen, shattering it. Curse of the Pink Panther is a 1983 British comedy film and a continuation of The Pink Panther series of films started by Blake Edwards in the early 1960s. This movie would have been better if it was a lot shorter. Anxious to hear from his nemesis again, Dreyfus makes a deal with a criminal by promising him early parole . 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. Edwards' stepdaughter Emma Walton is an angry hooker here and his son Geoffrey (who also co-wrote the screenplay) is the voice of the computer Aldous. Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) was the first Pink Panther film made after Peter Sellers' death in 1980. 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. Curse of the Pink Panther employs a much more successful (and fun) method for keeping Clouseau alive, but, for the most part, the film focuses its attention on another, no-less-inept character: American cop Sergeant Clifton Sleigh, played by Ted Wass. A mysterious woman looking to procure the priceless gem has a tte--tte with a man regarding price. Both Clive Donner and Sidney Poitier were reported at various times to be directing the movie, with Donner's name in that role on the cover sheet of the July 16, 1980 'final draft' script. There he meets famous British film star Roger Moore. Curse of the Pink Panther: Official Clip - Hit the Water! Edwards wanted the series to continue as comedy's answer to James Bond. Sir Roger Moore's scenes were filmed all in one day outside London at the same time Octopussy (1983) was filmed. Before Peter Sellers' untimely death, two drafts had been written for "Romance of the Pink Panther". A new arrangement for The Pink Panther Theme Tune (similar to the theme from Revenge of the Pink Panther) with heavy synthesizers is present, to align the theme with '80s music trends. This movie is a wonderful example of a movie and movie executives with no soul (or brains for that matter). John Ritter was also in discussion for the role before it fell to Ted Wass. Previously in Trail of the Pink Panther the Pink Panther was stolen and Inspector Clouseau disappeared while flying from London to Lugash, on the orders of General Bufoni. 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. Next up, Son of the Pink Panther Curse of the Pink Panther is not the worst of the series for me, Trail and Son are much worse being shameless messes. Francois Duval. Having no such intentions, Dreyfus ingeniously hires the world's worst detective, the New York Police Department's not-so-finest Clifton Sleigh (Wass), to ensure that Clouseau is never located. He then goes to Clouseau museum where he meets Kato (Burt Kwouk) , to the French Riveira and Valencia (Spain) where encounters mobsters (Robert Loggia) who wish to kill him . This was because MGM was at war with Edwards over the budget and shooting schedule and the scene had to be shot last as Moore was then shooting Octopussy concurrently. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. 2023 Turner Classic Movies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. That opposite would be Clifton Sleigh (Ted Wass) from New York City. I would recommend the movie just for them. 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