description A Shot in the Dark Overview
A Shot in the Dark, released in 1964, continues the adventures of Inspector Jacques Clouseau portrayed by Peter Sellers. The film is a sequel to *The Pink Panther* and features Elke Sommer, Herbert Lom, and George Sanders alongside Sellers. It was produced using Panavision cinematography as part of the Clouseau series.
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info A Shot in the Dark Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1964 |
help A Shot in the Dark FAQ
Is A Shot in the Dark part of The Pink Panther series?
Yes, A Shot in the Dark is the second Inspector Clouseau film after The Pink Panther from 1963. Peter Sellers returned as Jacques Clouseau, while Blake Edwards directed and co-wrote the 1964 film with William Peter Blatty.
Who is Maria Gambrelli in A Shot in the Dark?
Maria Gambrelli is the maid played by Elke Sommer, and Clouseau becomes convinced she is innocent despite the evidence around multiple murders. His obsession with clearing her drives much of the film's farce.
Did A Shot in the Dark introduce Chief Inspector Dreyfus?
Yes, Herbert Lom's Chief Inspector Dreyfus became one of the defining characters of the Clouseau series starting with this film. Dreyfus's growing breakdown over Clouseau's incompetence became a recurring joke in later Pink Panther movies.
Is Cato in A Shot in the Dark?
Yes, Burt Kwouk appears as Cato, Clouseau's servant who attacks him unexpectedly as training. The surprise-attack gag became one of the most recognizable running jokes in the Peter Sellers Pink Panther films.
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