A Shot in the Dark
1964 · Movie · PG · 102 min · ★ 7.2 · 82% critics
A bumbling inspector takes on what should be a simple murder case at a wealthy household, but his infatuation with the prime suspect sends the investigation off the rails. As misunderstandings pile up, his methods spark escalating chaos, repeated arrests, and mounting pressure from an increasingly frazzled superior.
Based on L'Idiote
Also known as The Pink Panther 2 - A Shot in the Dark · Shot in the Dark, A · The Pink Panther II: A Shot in the Dark
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Details
- Years
- 1964
- Release date
- 1964-06-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 82/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (646 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light whodunit packed with escalating mishaps, disguises, and broad slapstick in a classic style; Not for you if you prefer grounded mysteries or subtle humor like Another Thin Man.
Pros: big slapstick laughs; playful mystery setup; memorable supporting characters | Cons: slow early stretch; uneven recurring gags; resolution feels rushed
Themes
- suspicion of murder
- unskillfulness
Cast & crew
Peter Sellers
as Jacques Clouseau
Elke Sommer
as Maria Gambrelli
George Sanders
as Benjamin Ballon
Herbert Lom
as Charles Dreyfus
Graham Stark
as Hercule LaJoy
Moira Redmond
as Simone
Tracy Reed
as Dominique Ballon
Burt Kwouk
as Kato
André Maranne
as François
Vanda Godsell
as Madame LaFarge
Directed by Blake Edwards