The Return of the Pink Panther (1975): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Return of the Pink Panther is a 1975 mystery comedy directed by Blake Edwards, starring Christopher Plummer, Herbert Lom and Peter Sellers. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $41.8 million worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical at the Golden Globes 1976. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Return of the Pink Panther About?
The premise of The Return of the Pink Panther without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When the priceless Pink Panther diamond is stolen, the perpetually clumsy Inspector Clouseau finds himself unexpectedly reinstated. Tasked by the Shah of Lugash to recover the gem, Clouseau's trademark brand of chaotic investigation leads to a series of misunderstandings and hilarious mishaps. He pursues the thief in a whirlwind of confusion, constantly finding himself outsmarted and creating more problems than he solves in this comedic chase.
The Return of the Pink Panther Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- assassination attempt
- clumsiness
- eavesdropping
- southern france
- chaotic situation
- destruction
- mentally disturbed character
- water damage
- destruction of property
- ravaged room
- hotel room
- crime boss
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- chinese servant
- reactivation
- spying
- nervous twitch
- padded cell
- museum robbery
- cigarette lighter
- alarm
- false accusation
- vacuum cleaner
- resort
- martial arts spoof
- cat burglar
- doorbell
- watermelon
- hiding in a refrigerator
- man in a bathtub
- slow motion scene
- sweating
- animal skin rug
- suit
- blockbuster
- pretending to be blind
- woman undresses
- car in swimming pool
- nose shot off
- gunshot wound
- psychiatrist
- absurdism
- counterfeit passport
- border crossing
- hotel reception
- bellboy
- telephone serviceman
- self inflicted injury
- indoor fighting
- damage
- bad french accent
The Return of the Pink Panther Cast
Christopher Plummer leads the cast, with Herbert Lom and Peter Sellers. Directed by Blake Edwards; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Blake Edwards
Also Starring in The Return of the Pink Panther
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The Return of the Pink Panther Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Return of the Pink Panther 61 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 68% User score
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The Return of the Pink Panther Plot Summary
What happens in The Return of the Pink Panther from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the intriguing nation of Lugash, a sly thief successfully pinches the coveted Pink Panther diamond, leaving behind an enigmatic clue: a white glove flaunting a golden “P” emblem. In despair, the Shah of Lugash seeks the expertise of Inspector Clouseau, the diligent sleuth from the Sûreté, who had previously brought the famous jewel back from the grips of crime. Despite being demoted to a beat cop by his boss, Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus, whose obsession with Clouseau frequently veers into hostility, the French government steps in, compelling Dreyfus to restore Clouseau to active duty. Elated by this unexpected turn, Clouseau rushes to Lugash, but not without grappling with an unanticipated assault from his loyal servant, Cato, whose duty is to keep the Inspector alert and on his toes.
Full summary
The whole story of The Return of the Pink Panther, scene by scene
The Return of the Pink Panther Box Office
The Return of the Pink Panther grossed $41.8 million worldwide. $41.8 million came from the US and Canada and $76 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$41.8M
- US & Canada
- $41.8M
- International
- $76
The Return of the Pink Panther Awards & Nominations
The Return of the Pink Panther earned 3 award nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical at the Golden Globes 1976.
3 nominations1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1976 3 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
- Nominated Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) – Peter Sellers
The Return of the Pink Panther Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Return of the Pink Panther.
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What precious item is stolen at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in The Return of the Pink Panther
16 cars on screen, including the 1966 Citroën 2CV AZU and the Piaggio Ape.
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1966 Citroën 2CV AZU Important role -
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1955 Renault 2,5T Important role -
1973 Renault 4 L Important role
The Return of the Pink Panther Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Der Rosarote Panther 3” and “The Pink Panther 3 - The Return of the Pink Panther”.
- Also known as
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- Der Rosarote Panther 3
- The Pink Panther 3 - The Return of the Pink Panther
- O Retorno da Pantera Cor-de-Rosa
- Η Επιστροφή Του Ροζ Πάνθηρα
- Inspektor Clouseau 3 - Der rosarote Panther kehrt zurueck
- ピンク・パンサー2
- La Panthère rose 3 - Le retour de la Panthère rose
- Den rosa panteren våkner igjen
- 乌龙帮办再显神通
- Der rosarote Panther kehrt zurück
- Le Retour de la Panthère rose
- A Rózsaszín Párduc visszatér
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- La pantera rosa colpisce ancora
- Возвращение Розовой пантеры
- Návrat Růžového pantera
- El regreso de la pantera rosa
- Den lyserøde panter springer igen
- O Regresso da Pantera Cor-de-Rosa
- שובו של הפנתר הורוד
- A Volta da Pantera Cor-de-Rosa
- Pembe Panter'in Dönüşü
- Powrót Różowej Pantery
- Den Rosa Pantern kommer tillbaka
- Vaaleanpunaisen pantterin paluu
- Повратак Пинк Пантера
- Повернення Рожевої пантери
- Den Rosa Panteren Vender Tilbake
- Завръщането на Розовата пантера
- La Pantera Rosa torna
- 핑크 팬더 3 - 돌아온 핑크 팬더
- Návrat Ružového pantera
- Rožinės panteros sugrįžimas
- เก๋าโจ๋โผล่มากวน
- Povratak Pink Panthera
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The Return of the Pink Panther FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Return of the Pink Panther, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Return of the Pink Panther?
The Return of the Pink Panther runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was The Return of the Pink Panther released?
The Return of the Pink Panther was released on May 21, 1975.
Who directed The Return of the Pink Panther?
The Return of the Pink Panther was directed by Blake Edwards.
More films by Blake Edwards Who is in the cast of The Return of the Pink Panther?
The Return of the Pink Panther stars Christopher Plummer, Herbert Lom and Peter Sellers, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Return of the Pink Panther make at the box office?
The Return of the Pink Panther grossed $41.8 million worldwide ($41.8 million domestic, $76 international).
How is The Return of the Pink Panther rated?
The Return of the Pink Panther has 61 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was The Return of the Pink Panther nominated for any awards?
The Return of the Pink Panther received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does The Return of the Pink Panther have a post-credit scene?
No. The Return of the Pink Panther has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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