A Shot in the Dark 1964
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SplatInspector Jacques Clouseau, smitten with the accused maid Maria Gambrelli, unwittingly turns a straightforward murder investigation into a comedic series of mishaps, testing the patience of his irritable boss Charles Dreyfus as casualties mount.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jacques Clouseau
as Maria Gambrelli
as Benjamin Ballon
as Charles Dreyfus
as Hercule LaJoy
as Simone
as Dominique Ballon
as Kato
as François
as Madame LaFarge
Director:
Writer:
Blake Edwards, William Peter Blatty, Harry Kurnitz, Marcel Achard
Stars:
Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, George Sanders, Herbert Lom, Graham Stark, Moira Redmond, Tracy Reed, Burt Kwouk, André Maranne, Vanda Godsell,
Genres:
Comedy,Mystery,Crime
Release Date:
1964 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
102 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
A Shot in the Dark
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Jacques Clouseau
as Maria Gambrelli
as Benjamin Ballon
as Charles Dreyfus
as Hercule LaJoy
as Simone
as Dominique Ballon
as Kato
as François
as Madame LaFarge
as Pierre
as Dudu
as Georges
as Maurice
as Receptionist
as Henri LaFarge
as Camp Attendant
as Game Warden
as Gendarme
as The Doctor
as The Psycho-Analyst
as Taxi Driver
as Gendarme
as Kazak Dancer
as Balding Customer
as Soprano
as Coroner (uncredited)
as Nudist Band Member (uncredited)
as Nudist (uncredited)
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