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Trail of the Pink Panther (1982): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) movie poster

Trail of the Pink Panther is a 1982 mystery comedy directed by Blake Edwards, starring Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom and Robert Loggia. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $9.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$9.1M
Metascore
43
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Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Blake Edwards
Genres
Mystery , Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Trail of the Pink Panther About?

The premise of Trail of the Pink Panther without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The Pink Panther diamond is stolen, and the hapless Chief Inspector Clouseau is sent to investigate. During a flight to the Middle East, Clouseau vanishes, prompting journalist Marie Jouvet to launch her own inquiry. She interviews a diverse group of people, from Clouseau's unusual relatives to those who have crossed paths with the inspector in the past, hoping to uncover the truth behind his disappearance and the missing diamond.

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Cast & crew

Trail 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.

From the director

More from Blake Edwards

More films directed by Blake Edwards, best-rated first: Victor Victoria, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Days of Wine and Roses and A Shot in the Dark.

Full filmography
Ratings

Trail of the Pink Panther Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Trail of the Pink Panther 43 on Metacritic.

Plot

Trail of the Pink Panther Plot Summary

What happens in Trail 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

As the esteemed Pink Panther diamond is snatched once again from Lugash’s secure vaults, Chief Inspector Clouseau finds himself reluctantly leading the investigation. This responsibility, however, is met with frustration from his boss, Chief Inspector Dreyfus. Matters escalate dramatically when Clouseau realizes that the notorious Mafia is hot on his trail.

Full summary

The whole story of Trail of the Pink Panther, scene by scene

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Box office

Trail of the Pink Panther Box Office

Trail of the Pink Panther grossed $9.1 million worldwide.

1982 box office

Worldwide gross

$9.1M

US & Canada
$9.1M
Videos

Trail of the Pink Panther Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Trail of the Pink Panther.

Trail of the Pink Panther 1982 TV spot
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Trail 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 plays the role of Chief Inspector Clouseau?

Cars

Cars in Trail of the Pink Panther

24 cars on screen, including the 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina and the 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Cabriolet.

All 24 cars
  • 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina in Trail of the Pink Panther 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina Important role
  • 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Cabriolet in Trail of the Pink Panther 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Cabriolet Important role
  • 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet in Trail of the Pink Panther 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Important role
  • 1959 Fiat Campagnola AR 59 in Trail of the Pink Panther 1959 Fiat Campagnola AR 59 Important role
Details

Trail of the Pink Panther Also Known As

34 alternative titles, including “La Panthère rose 6 - A la recherche de la panthère rose” and “The Pink Panther 7 - Trail of the Pink Panther”.

Also known as
  • La Panthère rose 6 - A la recherche de la panthère rose
  • The Pink Panther 7 - Trail of the Pink Panther
  • La pista de la pantera rosa
  • Следите на Розовата пантера
  • Trag Pink Panthera
  • På sporet av den rosa panteren
  • Na tropie Rózowej Pantery
  • Na Pista da Pantera
  • Urmele Panterei Roz
  • 粉红豹再度出击
  • La Pantera Rosa - Sulle Orme Della Pantera Rosa
  • Der rosarote Panther wird gejagt
+22 more
  • À la recherche de la Panthère rose
  • A rózsaszín párduc nyomában
  • След Розовой Пантеры
  • Sulle orme della pantera rosa
  • Tras la pista de la pantera rosa
  • På sporet af den lyserøde panter
  • Stopa Růžového pantera
  • Στα Ίχνη του Ροζ Πάνθηρα
  • בעקבות הפנתר הורוד
  • A Trilha da Pantera Cor-de-Rosa
  • Pembe Panterin İzinde
  • Ślad Różowej Pantery
  • Jakten på Rosa Pantern
  • На трагу Пинк Пантера
  • ピンク・パンサーX
  • Слід Рожевої пантери
  • Sobre la pista de la Pantera Rosa
  • Vaaleanpunaisen pantterin jäljillä
  • Stopa Ružového pantera
  • 핑크 팬더 6 - 핑크 팬더의 추적
  • Rožinės panteros pėdsakais
  • สารวัตรปวดจิต

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FAQ

Trail of the Pink Panther FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Trail of the Pink Panther, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Trail of the Pink Panther?

Trail of the Pink Panther runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Trail of the Pink Panther released?

Trail of the Pink Panther was released on December 17, 1982.

Who directed Trail of the Pink Panther?

Trail of the Pink Panther was directed by Blake Edwards.

More films by Blake Edwards

Who is in the cast of Trail of the Pink Panther?

Trail of the Pink Panther stars Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom and Robert Loggia, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Trail of the Pink Panther make at the box office?

Trail of the Pink Panther grossed $9.1 million worldwide.

How is Trail of the Pink Panther rated?

Trail of the Pink Panther has 43 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.

Does Trail of the Pink Panther have a post-credit scene?

No. Trail of the Pink Panther has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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