However, kwouk will always be immortalized as cato, the longsuffering but fanatically devoted man servant to peter sellers bumbling inspector clouseau in the pink panther series. That famous jewel, the pink panther, has once again been stolen and inspector clouseau is called in to catch the thief. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. Later, sellers and edwards would return to the series. Desigining slapstick with herbet lom and inspector clouseau. Inspector clouseau is also one of the shortest entries in the series. Arkins clouseau has a romp with a seductress in bed, and she takes out a minox b to take a. The kino lorber bluray edition offers well above average. The plot centers on a series of swiss bank robberies under investigation by an uptight scotland yard inspector patrick cargill, who naturally. When an elusive group of thieves commits a string of robberies across europe, the british prime minister enlists the expertise of bumbling sleuth inspector clouseau alan arkin. The worlds favorite pink panther supersleuth is back and at it again in this outrageous comedy caper, starring alan arkin as the beloved but brainless inspector clouseau.
When the character returned for the 1968 film inspector clouseau, he was portrayed by. Season 1 guide for the inspector tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Inspector clouseau home inspections san antonio, tx, 78230. He was believable, even a character we could sympathize with. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of inspector clouseau with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. A bit of history, the pink panther and a shot in the dark were made in 19631964 and peter sellars invented the character of inspector clouseau in his own comic genius. Inspector clouseau 1968 depatiefreleng enterprises wiki. Set 10 years after the film trilogy, three new characters continue the chase for easy money in stockholms changed underworld and startup boom. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Get address, phone number, and service information for inspector clouseau home inspections, home inspection in san antonio, tx. The inspector hey kids comics wiki fandom powered by wikia. He is portrayed by peter sellers in the original series, and also by alan arkin in the 1968 film inspector clouseau and, in a cameo, by roger moore credited as turk thrust ii in the 1983 film curse of the pink panther. July 24, 1968 gerry chiniquy jim ryan the inspector tries to get into the house of an argumentative couple named charlie and edna, who think they are about to be arrested, when all the inspector was trying to do was to notify charlie that he is to serve jury duty.
The bumbling inspector clouseau travels to rome to catch a notorious jewel thief known as the phantom before he conducts his most daring heist yet. The film was produced by louis rachmil as one of mirisch films united. Inspector clouseau is a 1968 united artists feature film, the third in the pink panther film series. Clouseau foils two assassination attempts but is inspector clouseau 1968 the independent. Inspector clouseau is a 1968 united artists feature film, the third in the popular pink panther movie series. Jacques clouseau, fictional french police detective inspector, most memorably portrayed by the english comic actor peter sellers, in a popular series of slapstick comedies beginning with the pink panther 1963. What they dont count on, however, is having more than one clouseau on the job. Inspector clouseau is often considered to be the black sheep of the pink panther series, and when two of the installments are a glorified compilation film and an attempt to continue the inspector s saga after his actor, the legendary peter sellers, had died thats saying something. Inspector clouseau movie trailer and videos tv guide. Son of the pink panther 1993, a shot in the dark 1964, curse of the pink panther 1983, the pink panther 1963, revenge of the pink panther 1978, the return of the pink panther 1975, trail of the pink panther 1982, the wrong arm of the law 1963, how to rob a bank 2007, madigans millions 1968.
Inspector clouseau home inspections san antonio, tx. To complicate matters, the crimes are suspected to be connected to a scotland yard dirty cop, so clouseau. Unhappily, arkin has been given a script not quite up to the two sellers clouseau films, the pink panther 1964 and a shot in the dark. Detective inspector is borrowed from the surete on special assignment for scotland yard in hopes that a fresh outlook will help the government recover the loot from the great train robbery, which. Arkins clouseau has a romp with a seductress in bed, a. Inspector clouseau 1968 cast and crew when an elusive group of thieves commits a string of robberies across europe, the british prime minister enlists the expertise of bumbling sleuth inspector. Inspector clouseau is a bumbling, accidentprone parisian detective who lurches from. The third film in the series, inspector clouseau was the first film not to star.
He is portrayed by peter sellers in the original series, and also by alan arkin in the 1968 film inspector clouseau and, in a cameo, by roger moore credited as. Ganzer film inspektor clouseau 1968 streamcloud deutsch. Mar 01, 2012 watch inspector clouseau 1968 p3 video dailymotion lukebaron on dailymotion. Inspector clouseau is a 1968 united artists feature film, the third in the pink panther film. Flashes of really good humor, like that one, are marooned in long stretches of small cheer. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. The bumbling french policeman immortalised by peter sellers, but only impersonated here by alan arkin is called to swinging london to help the yard. Minox in the movies inspector clouseau 1968 youtube. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A common theme throughout the series was having cato follow clouseau s orders to keep him on guard by ambushing him at the most inopportune moments. Mar 03, 2008 suspecting a mole within scotland yard, the prime minister brings clouseau in to solve the case. Tension is building at number ten downing street when its discovered that the. A string of robberies has occurred in britain and its up to inspector clouseau to catch the criminal.
He is remembered particularly for being a composer of film and television scores his bestknown works are the jazzidiom theme to the pink panther film series and moon river. And his director, bud yorkin, is good but not on the level with inspector clouseau s creator, blake edwards. Film is a lively, entertaining and episodic story of bank. Inspector clouseau 1968 changes the movie database tmdb. Alan arkin takes on the role peter sellers originated with this inspector clouseau film from 1968.
Suspecting a mole within scotland yard, the prime minister brings clouseau in to solve the case. It was directed by bud yorkin, written by frank waldman and tom waldman and stars alan arkin as inspector clouseau. Inspector clouseau movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. When a nations in trouble, criminal masterminds dont stand a chance against the french detective with a knack for reckless investigation. Support the movie title stills collection on patreon. In the 2006 remake and its 2009 sequel, he is played by steve martin. It was filmed by mirisch films at the mgmbritish studios, borehamwood and in europe. Movie typography from inspector clouseau 1968, directed by bud yorkin, starring alan arkin, frank finlay, barry foster, patrick cargill, beryl reid. It was filmed by mirisch films at mgmbritish studios borehamwood and europe. Henry mancini april 16, 1924 june 14, 1994 was an academy awardwinning american composer, conductor and arranger. Inspector jacques clouseau is a fictional detective in blake edwardss pink panther series. The inspector tv show season 1 episodes list next episode. In a weirdly appropriate way, hes right, and inspector clouseau is one of those movies.
He is also the inspiration of the main character in a series of short animated cartoons inspired by the titles. Inspector clouseau 1968 when an elusive group of thieves commits a string of robberies across europe, the british prime minister enlists the expertise of bumbling sleuth inspector clouseau alan. Inspector clouseau, the gauche and gallic gumshoe, gets a healthy revitalization via alan arkin in the title role and director bud yorkin. Inspector clouseau the pink panther film nuclear peace comic protest postcard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In most of the films, he was played by peter sellers, with one film in which he was played by. Breakout star erin moriarty of the boys explains how her newfound popularity is fueling season 2 of the hit series. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Bud yorkins inspector clouseau certainly cant compare to any of the clouseau efforts starring the legendary peter sellers, but on its own it contains enough comic inspiration and a decent enough leading performance to be worth a rental if for comparisons sake if nothing else. With them, the original composer henry mancini also returned. Find out when and where you can watch inspector clouseau on tv with the full listings schedule at. Inspector clouseau is back detective inspector is borrowed from the surete on special assignment for scotland yard in hopes that a fresh outlook will help the government recover the loot from the great train robbery, which is being used to underwrite a new crime wave. With alan arkin, frank finlay, delia boccardo, barry foster. The inspector is convinced that the phantom has returned and utilises all of his resources himself and his oriental manservant to reveal the true identity of the phantom. The films didnt perform well at the box office, so the franchise went on hiatus until son of the pink panther in 1993 roberto benigni starred as clouseau s illegitimate son.
While the inspector character design remained basically the same throughout the depatiefreleng shorts, and was used in the opening credit sequence of the 1968 liveaction film inspector clouseau which had alan arkin standing in for peter sellers as the title character, the inspector featured in the opening titles of later pink panther. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film. Rent inspector clouseau 1968 on dvd and bluray dvd. There is a time to laugh, and a time not to laugh, inspector clouseau solemnly intones, and this is not one of those times. Commentary is with film historian william patrick maynard. Alan arkin got the role of clouseau because peter sellers was busy doing the party 1968, directed by blake edwards, who was also the director of the previous clouseau films. Watch inspector clouseau online stream full movie directv. Inspector clouseau 1968 a string of robberies has occurred in britain and its up to inspector clouseau to catch the criminal. But fans of the pink panther series rather than diehard sellers fans may not have minded so much that it wasnt sellers in the drivers seat so much, had the movie not been a completely disgusting spectacle. No matter what they do, there will be inevitable comparisons and not always favorable. The film was produced by louis rachmil as one of mirisch films united kingdoms film company. However, he finds himself in a tricky situation when he is kidnapped and the. In contrast to inspector clouseau, who is sometimes portrayed as completely inept, the unnamed cartoon. Though the character in the animated late 1960s series was never given a name, he is clearly based on clouseau.
One response to inspector clouseau 1968 phaota says. I dont think that this is a bad movie in any sense of the word, but it is different and has its own energy and ambience. Detective inspector jacques clouseau is borrowed from the surete on special assignment for scotland yard in hopes that a fresh outlook will help the government recover the loot from the great train robbery, which is being used to underwrite a new crime wave. Inspector clouseau film the pink panther wiki fandom. Inspector clouseau 1968 depatiefreleng enterprises. Frank waldman and tom waldman also make their debut writing the series. Rent inspector clouseau 1968 on dvd and bluray netflix. Inspector clouseau was relatively believable in those movies, perhaps a bit slow on the uptake, but hardly a fool.
Detective inspector is borrowed from the surete on special assignment for scotland yard in hopes that a fresh outlook will help the government. In movies of this kind, however, its hard to say how much the script and direction count. The famously inept but accidentally brilliant inspector clouseau returns to help foil a group of daring robbers in this comedy, the only film in the longrunning series not to feature peter. Watch inspector clouseau 1968 p3 video dailymotion lukebaron on dailymotion. The shorts revolve around on the comical french police officer, inspector jacques clouseau, the protagonist of the pink panther films. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. So in one scene we have the smallest film format camera alongside one of the largest. Arkin tries valiantly, but mostly he seems like a serious actor trapped in a comic role, and his efforts come off as forced. Playing an iconic character like inspector clouseau has to be a challenge for any actor.