Inspector Clouseau (1968): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Inspector Clouseau is a 1968 mystery comedy directed by Bud Yorkin, starring Alan Arkin, Frank Finlay and Barry Foster. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. Critics gave it 35 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Bud Yorkin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Inspector Clouseau About?
The premise of Inspector Clouseau without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hapless inspector must unravel a complex scheme involving a gang of thieves targeting Europe. When compromising information about the prime minister surfaces, the inspector is kidnapped and forced to impersonate himself, allowing the criminals to commit further robberies while framing him. He must find a way to expose the deception and clear his name.
Inspector Clouseau Themes & Keywords
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- bumbling detective mystery
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- farce comedy
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- robbery
- train
- scotland yard
- detective
- socks
- shoes
- punched in the stomach
- impersonation
- train station
- zurich switzerland
- nun
- piano
- marching band
- thrown from a train
- spy
- laser
- hitman
- heist
- hallucination
- car chase
- car in water
- chocolate bar
- gang
- frame up
- fish
- face mask
- car breakdown
- hairdresser
- blonde
- boat
- bow and arrow
- bottle
- bank robbery
- ambulance
- cigarette lighter
- bank
- assassin
- airport
Inspector Clouseau Cast
Alan Arkin leads the cast, with Frank Finlay and Barry Foster. Directed by Bud Yorkin; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bud Yorkin
Also Starring in Inspector Clouseau
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Critics gave Inspector Clouseau 35 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 35 Metascore
User score 2.3
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TMDB 50% User score
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Inspector Clouseau Plot Summary
What happens in Inspector Clouseau from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In London, the esteemed Sir Charles Braithwaite, the Commissioner for Scotland Yard, finds himself in a daunting battle against a European organized crime syndicate responsible for a series of daring robberies. To aid in this complex investigation, the British Prime Minister, amid rising public scrutiny, calls for external assistance, a move perceived as an affront by the local press. Enter French Inspector Jacques Clouseau, sent to lend a hand in untangling this web of crime.
Full summary
The whole story of Inspector Clouseau, scene by scene
Inspector Clouseau Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Inspector Clouseau.
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Cars in Inspector Clouseau
36 cars on screen, including the 1962 Amphicar Model 770 and the 1965 Lotus Elan S2 Type 26.
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1962 Amphicar Model 770 Important role -
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Inspector Clouseau Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “L'inspecteur Clouseau” and “Der Rosarote Panther 3”.
- Also known as
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- L'inspecteur Clouseau
- Der Rosarote Panther 3
- The Pink Panther 3 - Inspector Clouseau
- Ο Επιθεωρητής Κλουζό
- Der rosarote Panther - Inspektor Clouseau
- L'Infallibile Ispettore Clouseau
- Der verrückte Inspektor
- 糊涂大侦探
- La Pantera Rosa - L'inaffidabile ispettore Clouseau
- Inspektor Clouseau
- L'infaillible inspecteur Clouseau
- Инспектор Клузо
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- El rey del peligro
- Müfettiş Clouseau
- Інспектор Клузо
- Clouseau felügyelő
- Kommissarie Clouseau
- El inspector Clouseau
- Inspetor Clouseau
- Inšpektor Clouseau
- 형사 클루조
- המפקח קלוזו חוזר
- สารวัตรคลูโซ
- L’inspector Clouseau
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Movies Like Inspector Clouseau
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Curse of the Pink Panther, The Pink Panther and The Return of the Pink Panther.
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Curse of the Pink Panther 1983 -
The Pink Panther 1964 -
The Return of the Pink Panther 1975 -
The Pink Panther 2006 -
Revenge of the Pink Panther 1978 -
Son of the Pink Panther 1993 -
Plastered in Paris 1966 -
Le Pig-Al Patrol 1967 -
Inspector Blunder 1980 -
Le Great Dane Robbery 1968 -
Tour de Farce 1967 -
Cherche Le Phantom 1968
Inspector Clouseau FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Inspector Clouseau, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Inspector Clouseau?
Inspector Clouseau runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Inspector Clouseau released?
Inspector Clouseau was released on July 19, 1968.
Who directed Inspector Clouseau?
Inspector Clouseau was directed by Bud Yorkin.
More films by Bud Yorkin Who is in the cast of Inspector Clouseau?
Inspector Clouseau stars Alan Arkin, Frank Finlay and Barry Foster, among 10 credited actors.
How is Inspector Clouseau rated?
Inspector Clouseau has 35 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.
Does Inspector Clouseau have a post-credit scene?
No. Inspector Clouseau has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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