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'''The Pink Panther''' refers to:

* A series of films, mostly featuring [[Peter Sellers]] as a bumbling Frech policeman

* The diamond referred to in the film

* A series of animated shorts spun off fromafter use in the titles of the films

* the cartoon character of the Pink Panther itself, seen in both of the above

== Films ==

The films initially starred [[Peter Sellers]] as [[Inspector Clouseau]] and were directed by [[Blake Edwards]]. The theme music is by [[Henry Mancini]]. The Pink Panther of the title is a pink-tinged diamond stolen in the first film. It is never subsequently referred to, but the name stuck because of the distinctive animated character of a pink panther seen in the opening credits of the first film.

* Revenge Of ''The Pink Panther'' (19781963)

* The''A PinkShot In The PantherDark'' (19631964)

* ''Inspector Clouseau'' (1968) (stars [[Alan Arkin]] as Clouseau, and not directed by Edwards)

* A Shot In The Dark (1964)

* ''The Return Of The Pink Panther'' (1974) (with Sellars and Edwards back)

* Inspector Clouseau (1968) (stars [[Alan Arkin]] as Clouseau, and not directed by Edwards)

* The Return Of ''The Pink Panther (1974)Strikes Again'' (with Sellars and Edwards back1976)

* ''Revenge Of The Pink Panther Strikes Again'' (19761978)

* ''Trail of the Pink Panther'' (1982) (features the now late Peter Sellers by using clips from previous films)

* Revenge Of The Pink Panther (1978)

* Trail''Curse ofOf theThe Pink Panther'' (19821983) (featuresin thewhich nowClouseau latehas Peterconveniently Sellersgone bymissing) using clips from previous films)

* Curse''Son Of The Pink Panther'' (19831993) (instarring which[[Roberto Clouseau has conveniently gone missingBenigni]])

* Son Of The Pink Panther (1993) (starring [[Roberto Benigni]])

=== Characters ===

==== Inspector Clouseau ====

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Played by [[Peter Sellers]], Alan Arkin

==== Dreyfuss ====

Clouseau's superior, who is eventually driven insane by his intolerance for Clouseau's stupidity. One film ends with him straight-jacketed in a padded cell writing "Kill Clouseau" on the wall with his feet. Attempts to take over the world for the sole purpose of guaranteeing the death of Clouseau.

Played by [[Herbert Lom]]

==== Kato ====

Clouseau's manservant, and an expert in martial arts. It's unclear whether he believes Clouseau is a great detective or merely humours him. It is a running joke that he is required to attack Clouseau when he least expects it, to keep Clouseau's combat skills and vigilance sharp. One memorable scene has Clouseau stealthily search the emtireentire apartment on returning from grocery shopping; not finding Kato, he opens the fridge. The ___location of Kato is left to the reader's imagination.

Played by [[Burt Kwouk]].

=== Links ===

* http://www.pink-panther-films.com/ features a selection of lines, still and memorable scenes from the films.

Played by [[Burt Kwouk]].

=== External Links ===

* [http://www.pink-panther-films.com/ web site] that features a selection of lines, stillstills, and memorable scenes from the films.

== Cartoons ==

The ''Pink Panther'' animated shorts were directed by [[Friz Freleng]]. Originally they were created for the opening of the Blake Edwards series of films, but they were soon spun off in their own series, sometimes with the animated version of Clouseau as foil.

In the early series of Pink Panther cartoons, the Panther was largely silent, speaking only once. In a later series of cartoons the Panther starred with his sons Pinky, Panky, and Punky. A third series of cartoons had the Pink Panther speaking with the voice of [[Max Frewer]].