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The Pink Panther is a 1963 slapstick comedy film directed by Blake Edwards, featuring a famous musical score by Henry Mancini. Although originally conceived as a vehicle for David Niven's gentleman thief, the Phantom, the film is remembered for introducing Peter Sellers as the inept French detective Inspector Jacques Clouseau. The narrative follows a diverse group of characters at a Swiss ski resort all attempting to steal the legendary "Pink Panther" diamond. Sellers's acclaimed physical comedy transformed Clouseau into the central figure of a long-running media franchise.
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The Pink Panther (1963) ranks #15 of 38 in the Comedy Film ranking, behind Christmas Vacation, ahead of The Menu (2022).
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