Sellers really stole the film and created something special. Edwards created a character of real substance to audiences and would provide for some greater films to follow. I know there are much funnier pink panther films but this is still a classic in its own right. The climatic chase scene is superb and very funy. the film is well cast but cannot overcome Sellers who is just too funny for a supporting role. In 1776, Pink is sent to notify the town of the approaching redcoats.The Pink Panther is the sly, lanky animated cat created by Friz Freleng and David DePati.

Niven is fine in the lead and gives a well rounded performance. the film basically lacks humour when he is off screen which does create a slight boredom with the film. Sellers in a supporting role is superb as Clouseau which would become he's most iconic role. Edwards would create better Pink Panther films following this but the plot is essentially a complicated heist going wrong. (2) The Pink Painter Show - Painters Pink Panther and Big Nose paint with two very differen. the film is uneven in its humour and story department but if you are not here for a pure comedy you'll enjoy the slow burning plot. (1) Pink Suds and Clean Duds - Pink Panther and Big Nose fight over machines at a very busy laundromat. the only real let down is the film fails to create any real laughs for its main star.īlake Edwards creates a fine looking film with a fun chase scene and party scene. the film has a well rounded cast and does well for the most part. What is suppose to be a heist film with some humour is saved by Sellers. The Pink Panther is a movie series of live action mixed with animation totaling in six official films and three not official films. The whole film is stolen by sellers who becomes Inspector Clouseau.

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