Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Revenge of the Pink Panther is a 1978 mystery comedy directed by Blake Edwards, starring Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom and Robert Loggia. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $49.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Revenge of the Pink Panther About?
The premise of Revenge of the Pink Panther without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Philippe Douvier, a ruthless French drug lord, aims to destroy his reputation by targeting Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau. Believed to be dead, Clouseau unexpectedly reappears with the assistance of Simone LeGree. Together, they join forces to dismantle Douvier's criminal operation and bring order back to the underworld, with Clouseau embracing his characteristic, clumsy approach throughout the chaotic pursuit.
Revenge of the Pink Panther Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- damage
- martial arts spoof
- watching tv
- chinese servant
- hole in the floor
- hole in the ceiling
- indoor fighting
- soaked with paint
- demolition
- sawing a hole in the ceiling
- canopy bed
- bad french accent
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- misleading title
- bumbling detective mystery
- inspector jacques clouseau character
- reference to hercule poirot
- mustached man
- blonde woman
- farce comedy
- the pink panther character
- edwards and sellers
- sellers and cannon
- businessman
- sellers and kwouk
- hotel
- sellers and lom
- strong
- animal in title
- mancini and sellers
- going the wrong way on an escalator
- escalator
- farting in an elevator
- animated opening credits
- character says i thought you were dead
- secretary
- ambush
- nervous twitch
- falling out of a window
- nightclub
- police shootout
- 1970s
- reference to brigitte bardot
- mistress
- coffin
- cemetery
- funeral
- church
- nurse
- psychiatrist
- cross dressing
Revenge of the Pink Panther Cast
Peter Sellers leads the cast, with Herbert Lom and Robert Loggia. Directed by Blake Edwards; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Blake Edwards
Also Starring in Revenge of the Pink Panther
· 6 moreRevenge of the Pink Panther Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Revenge of the Pink Panther 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 64% User score
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Revenge of the Pink Panther Plot Summary
What happens in Revenge of the Pink Panther 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
Philippe Douvier, a prominent French businessman who clandestinely leads the French Connection, finds himself under scrutiny from his New York Mafia associates, who question his leadership and management of their illicit operations. To prove his mettle, Douvier’s aide, Guy Algo, proposes a bold move: eliminate the renowned Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau, played by Peter Sellers.
Full summary
The whole story of Revenge of the Pink Panther, scene by scene
Revenge of the Pink Panther Box Office
Revenge of the Pink Panther grossed $49.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$49.6M
- US & Canada
- $49.6M
Revenge of the Pink Panther Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Clouseau Crashes His Own Funeral
- Clip Salty Swedish Sea Dog
How Well Do You Know Revenge of the Pink Panther?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the primary antagonist trying to eliminate Jacques Clouseau?
Cars in Revenge of the Pink Panther
31 cars on screen, including the Citroën 2CV and the 1973 Datsun 220C.
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Citroën 2CV Important role -
1973 Datsun 220C Important role -
1972 Ford Cortina GXL MkIII Important role -
1971 Melex 202 Important role
Revenge of the Pink Panther Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “La Panthère rose 5 - La malédiction de la panthère rose” and “Inspector Clouseau - Der irre Flic mit dem heißen Blick”.
- Also known as
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- La Panthère rose 5 - La malédiction de la panthère rose
- Inspector Clouseau - Der irre Flic mit dem heißen Blick
- Inspektor Clouseau 5 - Der irre Flic mit dem heissen Blick
- Der rosarote Panther - Inspektor Clouseau Der irre Flic mit dem heißen Blick
- The Pink Panther 5 - Revenge of the Pink Panther
- 乌龙帮办逢凶化吉
- La Pantera Rosa - La Vendetta Della Pantera Rosa
- Η εκδίκηση του Ροζ Πάνθηρα
- Inspektor Clouseau - Der irre Flic mit dem heißen Blick
- La Malédiction de la Panthère rose
- A Rózsaszín Párduc bosszúja
- Месть Розовой пантеры
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- La vendetta della pantera rosa
- La venganza de la pantera rosa
- Den lyserøde panter ta'r hævn
- Pomsta Růžového pantera
- A Vingança da Pantera Cor-de-Rosa
- נקמת הפנתר הורוד
- Pembe Panter'in İntikamı
- Zemsta Różowej Pantery
- Rosa Panterns hämnd
- Помста Рожевої пантери
- Освета Пинк Пантера
- ピンク・パンサー4
- La venjança de la Pantera Rosa
- 핑크 팬더 5 : 핑크 팬더의 복수
- Pomsta Ružového pantera
- Rožinės panteros kerštas
- สารวัตรปืนฝืด ภาค 2
- Osveta Pink Panthera
- Отмъщението на Розовата пантера
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Revenge of the Pink Panther FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Revenge of the Pink Panther, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Revenge of the Pink Panther?
Revenge of the Pink Panther runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Revenge of the Pink Panther released?
Revenge of the Pink Panther was released on July 19, 1978.
Who directed Revenge of the Pink Panther?
Revenge of the Pink Panther was directed by Blake Edwards.
More films by Blake Edwards Who is in the cast of Revenge of the Pink Panther?
Revenge of the Pink Panther stars Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom and Robert Loggia, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Revenge of the Pink Panther make at the box office?
Revenge of the Pink Panther grossed $49.6 million worldwide.
How is Revenge of the Pink Panther rated?
Revenge of the Pink Panther has 65 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Revenge of the Pink Panther have a post-credit scene?
No. Revenge of the Pink Panther has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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