A Shot in the Dark(1964)
“…the picture that gets away with murder!”
Overview
Inspector 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.
Director
Blake Edwards
Studio
United Artists
Revenue
$12M
Cast
Peter Sellers
as Jacques Clouseau
Elke Sommer
as Maria Gambrelli
George Sanders
as Benjamin Ballon
Herbert Lom
as Charles Dreyfus
Graham Stark
as Hercule LaJoy
Moira Redmond
as Simone
Tracy Reed
as Dominique Ballon
Burt Kwouk
as Kato
André Maranne
as François
Vanda Godsell
as Madame LaFarge
Maurice Kaufmann
as Pierre
Ann Lynn
as Dudu
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1964
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
French
Rating
7.2 / 10
Box Office
$12M
Production Companies
United Artists • The Mirisch Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Shot in the Dark?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Shot in the Dark (1964).
What is A Shot in the Dark about?▼
Inspector 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.
Who directed A Shot in the Dark?▼
A Shot in the Dark was directed by Blake Edwards and released in 1964. It is a comedy, mystery, crime film.
How long is A Shot in the Dark?▼
A Shot in the Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in A Shot in the Dark?▼
The cast of A Shot in the Dark includes Peter Sellers as Jacques Clouseau, Elke Sommer as Maria Gambrelli, George Sanders as Benjamin Ballon, Herbert Lom as Charles Dreyfus, Graham Stark as Hercule LaJoy and more.
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