A Shot in the Dark (1964)

Great service and a great movie

As a fan of Peter Sellers, I purchased "A Shot in the Dark", which for any Sellers fan is a must for their collection.

Amazon provided excellent service and I received the DVD in timely fashion and in perfect condition.

Interesting timing -- the film was featured on my local PBS station the week I received it as an essential film to see. I couldn't agree more. January 24, 2008

The Pink Panther at the Nudist Camp...

...Inspector Clouseau is at it in his prime!
A typical Pink Panther comedy, never misses a beat
in using every conceivable slapstick action and cliché.
The viewer is in for an unforgettable performance
of Peter Sellers' comedic excellence!
A "must have" for the serious Pink Panther fan and collector!
And if you haven't seen this classic before,
it is a "must see" now!
The scenes in the Nudist Camp are cleverly blocked,
Peter Sellers' Clouseau's obvious unease as to being
there is so brilliantly played out,
a reminder why Peter Sellers ranks way up there with
the "crème de la crème" of comedic talent and with
the best performers of all times!

October 13, 2007

A Shot in the Dark

Bearing all the hilarious hallmarks of Edwards's Pink Panther films, this second entry in the popular series finds pratfall artist Sellers tumbling into a pond, warding off nocturnal judo attacks from assistant Kato (Burt Kwouk), and trying to bed the woman literally found holding a smoking gun. Sellers is at his nutty best, the ravishing Sommer is slyly seductive, and Herbert Lom gives his Chief Inspector Dreyfus plenty of agitated gravitas. For a murder mystery heavy on inspired sight gags and goofy punch lines, "A Shot in the Dark" hits the bull's-eye. June 27, 2007

Elke looks great!

This is my favorite Pink Panther movie and the only one without "Pink Panther" in it's title. Peter Sellers does his usual great job as the inspector but Elke Sommer really classes this one up. A better story line than the others. Highly recommeded for any Pink Panther fan. April 8, 2007

I'll get you next time Closseau next time

This movie was an unusual one in the series for unlike the other five that came about before or after this on it has a separate storey that involves officer Closeau and Inspector Drifus. The pink panther diamond is never mentioned or spoken of in this movie. In the movie the original Closeau has just been sent to investigate a murder. Just like in the recent 2006 remake of the original 60 verison of the original movie Closeau is in this and the other movies and equally clumsy and stupid police officer who gets none or little respect from his boss Inspector Drifus and the other members of the police force. The prime suspect is a young woman in here mid 20s. It's up to Closeau to prove here innocence to a super doubtful Inspector Drifus. A word of warning due to a high death count in this movie of at least 5 people maybe more in addition to occasional violence, thematic elements, several dozen super confiscated slapstick gags in addition to two somewhat long scenes of nudity which last some where in between 3 to 20 minutes of the total running time of the whole entire movie. As a result of the things listed in bold above this movie might not be appropriate or may be questionable for kids under the 12 years of age depending on how strict there parents or guardians are about what they watch at there age. Will Inspector Closeau solve the case find out in the thrilling conclusion to this 1960s masterpiece. March 17, 2007

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