tags) Want more? It's available to watch on TV, online, tablets, phone. Son of the Pink Panther features no diamond thief this time. (1993). EMBED. During the casual encounter with Maria, Dreyfus learns from her Gambrelli is in fact the illegitimate son of the late Inspector Jacques Clouseau. SON OF THE PINK PANTHER is set mostly in the mythical Islamic nation of Lugash -- the place where the oft-stolen Pink Panther diamond is a sacred relic. Here she returns as Maria Gambrelli, the part originally played by Elke Sommer in A Shot in the Dark. Kline and Edwards were to work together on a project called Luck (not an Edwards script) that William Morris packaged as a replacement project for the duo, but after this film flopped the project fizzled. Princess Yasmin of Lugash (Debrah Farentino) is abducted in French territorial waters off the coast of Nice by terrorists led by a mercenary named Hans (Robert Davi) in order to force her father to abdicate and allow her disgraced stepmother's lover, a military general with terrorist ties to an unfriendly neighboring kingdom, to claim the throne. The Radio Times Guide to Films gave the film only 1 star out of 5. Son of the Pink Panther isn’t an unwatchable mess like 1982’s Curse of the Pink Panther; it trots along quickly with series veterans like Herbert Lom adding needed class. During the reception, Dreyfus is uncomfortably shocked when Gambrelli's twin sister Jacqueline Gambrelli (Nicoletta Braschi) appears and who turns out to be just a clumsy and dim-witted as her brother, as Maria tells Dreyfus that she in fact had twins from her one-time tryst with Inspector Clouseau. Son Of The Pink Panther (85) IMDb 3.9 1h 32min 1993 PG Blake Edwards directs this romantic high-adventure that has Inspector Clouseau's illegitimate (and alarmingly similar!) Directed by Blake Edwards, it stars Roberto Benigni as Inspector Clouseau's illegitimate son. Step 3 - However, If step 1 and 2 above didn’t work out, then after opening your … He attends the wedding of Maria and Dreyfus whom have gotten engaged during their time together while Dreyfus recuperated at the hospital. Perhaps appropriately, this was the final film scored by Henry Mancini (he makes a cameo appearance of himself in the opening titles, giving his baton to the Panther who conducts the film's variation of the Theme). It is a continuation of The Pink Panther film series. During an exorcism, father Maurice meets a little devil named Giuditta, who refuses to return to hell and decides to discover the world. Son of the Pink Panther (1993) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. [4] However, the film was a box office hit in Italy with a gross of $18 million, despite tanking everywhere else.[5]. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Was this review helpful to you? Balls and Jacqueline Gambrelli where his clumsy antics disrupt the proceedings just like his father's Inspector Clouseau's antics used to do in previous Pink Panther films. Gambrelli closes the film with the line: "That felt good!" Impersonating a doctor, Gambrelli gains access to Hans hideout and clumsily attempts to treat the injured Hans. Also in this film are Panther regulars Herbert Lom, Burt Kwouk and Graham Stark and a star of the original 1963 film, Claudia Cardinale. Gambrelli recognizes one of Hans' henchmen at the hospital who is inquiring about a doctor for Hans who is injured after Yasmin had attempted to escape. Son of the Pink Panther is, of course, the worst film in the P.P. The eighth and last of the Pink Panther series. Gambrelli opens the rear doors of the kidnapper's van and unknowingly spies the Princess who he believes is the driver's sister en route to the hospital. The movie itself was nominated for Worst Picture and The Sequel Nobody Was Clamoring For at the 1993 Stinkers Bad Movie Awards. From "Dexter" to The Suicide Squad, here are our picks for the reboots and remakes we're most excited for in 2021 and beyond. To prove that he still is strong and powerful, Philippe Douvier decides to kill Clouseau. This is the last film of the original iteration of the Pink Panther franchise. Step 2 - After moving the subs file for Son of the Pink Panther (1993) to the same movie file location, the movie might play alongside the subtitles without any further settings or configuration. Son of the Pink Panther Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 6% based on 34 reviews; the website's consensus states that "Roberto Benigni is an undeniably gifted physical comic, but [the film] betrays his energetic efforts with a painfully unfunny script". Find recording details and track inforamtion for Son of the Pink Panther, film score - Henry Mancini on AllMusic Having been made a fool by Gambrelli once again, the enraged Panther chases him into fading blackness, closing the series. The bumbling Inspector Clouseau travels to Rome to catch a notorious jewel thief known as "The Phantom" before he conducts his most daring heist yet: a princess' priceless diamond with one slight imperfection, known as "The Pink Panther". Inspector Jacques Clouseau investigates the murder of Mr. Benjamin Ballon's driver at a country estate. Consenso de la crítica: Roberto Benigni is an undeniably gifted physical comic, but the misguided Son of Pink Panther betrays his energetic efforts with a painfully unfunny script. Eighth entry in the Pink Panther. Atkinson loved Sellers' work and the Panther films, but was sure no one could replace Sellers. It is the ninth and final film in the original Pink Panther series, as well as the final film for both Blake Edwards and composer Henry Mancini. He is terrified even though he and Maria are falling in love that Jacques is Clouseau's son and Jacques is showing Clouseau-ish behaviour. son (Roberto Benigni) botching a mission to rescue a kidnapped princess (Debrah Farentino). Son of the Pink Panther is a 1993 comedy and crime drama film directed by Blake Edwards, starring Roberto Benigni as Inspector Clouseau's illegitimate son, Jacques Gambrelli. Thank Heaven for Little Girls (02:33) Vocal: Peter Sellers ~ From The Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) 24. Ladd greenlit the film but Depardieu was now doing Ridley Scott's 1492: Conquest of Paradise and was no longer available. Son of the Pink Panther is a 1993 comedy film. In its release in the United States and Canada it only grossed $2.4 million. The first entry in the series, 1964's The Pink Phink, featured Pink harassing his foil, a little white-mustachioed man w… Eighth entry in the Pink Panther. Son of the Pink Panther is the eighth film in the Pink Panther movie series. Once news of his "death" has been announced, Clouseau tries to take advantage of it and goes undercover with Cato to find out who tried to kill him. 11+ COMMON SENSE Some kids might like so-so Pink Panther. Charles Dreyfus (Herbert Lom), who has finally cracked over Inspector Jacques Clouseau's (Peter Sellers') antics, escapes from a mental institution and launches an elaborate plan to get rid of Clouseau once and for all. Critics Consensus: Roberto Benigni is an undeniably gifted physical comic, but the misguided Son of Pink Panther betrays his energetic efforts with a painfully unfunny script. Charles Dreyfus encounters Jacques Gambrelli, who reminds him painfully of Inspector Clouseau, the man who drove him insane. Rowan Atkinson was also offered the part, but declined (his star having risen considerably in the ensuing decade since Curse of the Pink Panther was offered to him). Begnini captures the essence of Clouseau better than Steve Martin, and defintely better than the dreadful Ted Wass.The plot is good and the film quality is noticeably better than the two previous films. While Benigni deliberated over the script, Tim Curry was kept in the wings as a potential back-up. When Hans' henchmen arrive and chase after Gambrelli on his bicycle, Dreyfus intervenes and saves the klutzy policeman. Gambrelli finally decides to set off to rescue Princess Yasmin and prove himself his father's true heir and legacy. Journalist Marie Jouvet (Joanna Lumley) attempts to uncover the mysterious disappearance of Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers). Inspector Jacque Clouseau (Peter Sellers) is put on the case when the Pink Panther diamond is stolen, with the Phantom's trademark glove the only clue. A string of robberies has occurred in Britain and it's up to Inspector Clouseau to catch the criminal. He was a fan of the series and loved Edwards' work, but decided after reading the script that the project just wouldn't work. In the 80s, two friends misteriously wake up in the XV century and clumsly try to intermingle with the society of the time. Note: Claudia Cardinale played the Princess in the original Pink Panther film. It is also the last film to be scored by Henry Mancini. The soundtrack album was released by Milan Records. Son of the Pink Panther is a 1993 comedy and crime drama film and the final installment in the original "The Pink Panther" franchise, as well as the last film directed by Blake Edwards.Just like the last one, this film once again tried to continue the series with a new bufoonish lead. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1993 CD release of "Son Of The Pink Panther" on Discogs. The illegitimate son of Inspector Clouseau is on the case of the kidnapped Princess Yasmin. Considered a relaunch of the series, the plan was for Roberto Benigni—a popular Italian comedian who had yet to be discovered in America—to continue on where Sellers had left off. I think they should have gotten the verizon guy to play the son.I didn't care for benini's portrayal as the son of the great chief inspector Jacques Clouseau I think the other fellow would have been better but as for herbert lom he's the only reason that movie is even funny. There is early concept art for the theatrical poster showing Curry's moustachioed, frizzy-haired Gambrelli in cartoon form (in the baby carriage or pram that Benigni's cartoon visage would inherit). Pink Panther, Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Clouseau At a psychiatric hospital, former Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus (Herbert Lom) is largely recovered from his obsession to kill the new Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers) and is about to be released when Clouseau, arriving to speak on Dreyfus' behalf, drives Dreyfus insane again. Also in this film are Panther regulars Herbert Lom, Burt Kwouk and Graham Stark and a star of the original 1963 film, Claudia Cardinale. Dreyfus assigns the worst police inspector Jacques Clouseau to … The Pink Panther Theme (03:10) Performed by Bobby McFerrin ~ From The Son of the Pink Panther (1993) [2] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade of "C+" on scale of A+ to F.[3] Benigni's performance in the film earned him a Razzie Award nomination for Worst New Star. Edwards sued the studio again for not allowing him to arrange outside financing. Son of the Pink Panther was the final film credit for iconic director Blake Edwards (The Party, A Shot in the Dark), legendary composer Henry Mancini (Touch of Evil, Charade) and wonderful character actor Herbert Lom (Hopscotch). He is terrified even though he and Maria are falling in love that Jacques is Clouseau's son and Jacques is showing Clouseau-ish behaviour. Son of the Pink Panther. The Pink Panther 2 saw Kline's Dreyfus replaced by John Cleese. This was the last film to be directed by Edwards, who also co-wrote and produced all the previous Pink Panther films except for Inspector Clouseau. Written by Use the HTML below. This was the first Pink Panther film in a decade, following two unsuccessful attempts to continue the series following the death of Peter Sellers, who originated the character of Clouseau. 6 of 7 people found this review helpful. After the death of Peter Sellers in 1980, writer/director Blake Edwards assembled a new "Pink Panther" film from outtakes of Sellers as Inspector Clouseau from previous movies in the series (the result was called The Trail of the Pink Panther) and later made two attempts to revive the series with another actor. When Giancarlo Paretti took control of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, he backed out of the project. Edwards then wanted Roberto Benigni after viewing Down by Law and Johnny Stecchino. Ensuing after the events of Clouseau's disappearance, his bosses at the Surete put a computer into service to elect a new shrewd detective, Sleigh, who turns up just as inept as Clouseau. Seeking help, Gambrelli travels to Paris to look up Clouseau's old friends and soon meets his late father's former manservant Cato Fong (Burt Kwouk) who directs him to Inspector Clouseau's former costumer Professor Auguste Balls (Graham Stark) to assist them with making new disguises for themselves to travel to Lugash to rescue Princess Yasmin. Kevin Kline was attached for a while. It was the final film in the original Pink Panther film series (which had started with the original 1963 film), as well as the final film for both director Blake Edwards and composer Henry Mancini; Manci… Hans decides to move his safe house out of France and to Lugash, and sends his men to kill Gambrelli by placing him in a van and rolling it down a steep road off a cliff, but Gambrelli manages to escape. Kroyer Films made the animated Pink Panther character and the animated persona of Clouseau Jr. in a live action sequence for the intro. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Son of the Pink Panther [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] - Original Soundtrack on AllMusic - 1994 The opening Pink Panther sequence cost an estimated $1 million.[1]. The series was rebooted in 2006 with the release of The Pink Panther starring Steve Martin as Inspector Jacques Clouseau and Kevin Kline (previously considered for the role of Clouseau) as Charles Dreyfus. This FAQ is empty. Rated PG for comic violence and some mild sensuality, watching a recorded surveillance video of Princess Yasmin practicing her martial arts, Venice film festival to honour Roberto Benigni, Venice to Honor Roberto Benigni With Golden Lion for Career Achievement, Edwards Pt 2: The Pink Panther Sequels and Famous Silent Film Era Step-grandfather Director, JTB Blake Edwards - 40 Classic Movies (Comedy/Drama/Romance/Crime), United Artists 100th Anniversary Poll Part III. She is kidnapped and because of the strong ties between France and Lugash, Chief Inspector Dreyfus is called in to find her. It is a continuation of The Pink Panther film series. A kindhearted but bumbling idiot who likes to steal bananas, is passed off for a snitch hiding from the mob. Maria has gone on and have moved to a seaside town. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Opening to Son of the Pink Panther 1993 VHS Movies Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. In this case, Edwards cast Roberto Benigni as Jacques Gambrelli, a hopelessly inept … Benigni is to be blamed first of all,'cause he's completely miscasted (the only big mistake Edwards has made), he isn't able to react to the perfect comedy timings of Maestro Edwards, and, due also to a weak plot, the result is really bad. Son of the Pink Panther 3.9 93 min The eighth and last of the Pink Panther series. 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His popularity spawned a series of theatrical shorts, merchandise, a comic book, and television cartoons. It is nearly 30 years since Inspector Jacques Clouseau managed to get Maria Gambrelli off from a murder charge (events of "A Shot In The Dark".) Police Commissioner Dreyfus (Herbert Lom) is tasked with solving the case of the kidnapped princess. It was the final film in the original Pink Panther film series (which had started with the original 1963 film), as well as the final film for both director Blake Edwards and composer Henry Mancini; Mancini died in 1994 and Edwards retired from film-making a year later. The film's budget of $28 million came partly from MGM (then under Alan Ladd Jr.) and with $13.8 million from Aurelio De Laurentiis' company, Filmauro. Also Princess Yasmin of Lugash has come to the town for a holiday with her father. Jacques accidentally stabs himself in the cheek with a needle filled with Novocaine, and gets locked up with the princess. The Pink Panther is the titular main protagonist of the franchise with the same name. Gérard Depardieu was the next casting choice for Clouseau's son and was announced in the trades. View HD Trailers and Videos for Son of the Pink Panther on Rotten Tomatoes, then check our Tomatometer to find out what the Critics say. MGM would cut a deal for a reboot with Edwards (allowing the film to proceed without his participation) in 1997. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Henry Mancini - Son Of The Pink Panther at Discogs. It's surprising it has such a low rating as it probably ranks just after The Pink Panther, A Shot in the Dark, and The Pink Panther Strikes Again in quality. When Alan Ladd, Jr. came aboard, MGM settled out of court with Edwards. Directed by Blake Edwards, it stars Roberto Benigni as Inspector Clouseau's illegitimate son. When Hans' men attempt to plant a bomb under the Gambrelli house, it leads to Dreyfus becoming injured instead and sent to the hospital. Add the first question. The animated Pink Panther character's initial appearance in the live-action film's title sequence, directed by Friz Freleng, was such a success with audiences and United Artists that the studio signed Freleng and his DePatie–Freleng Enterprises studio to a multi-year contract for a series of Pink Panther theatrical cartoon shorts. In 1996, MGM approached Robin Williams and Jim Carrey about the series. following by the image of Gambrelli freezing as the animated Pink Panther walks across the still of Jacques, until an animated Gambrelli suddenly cuts away the head of live-action Gambrelli and pops out of the hole, dropping the head on the Panther's foot. After returning to France, Gambrelli is promoted to detective and transfers to Paris' metro police force as a full Police Inspector. 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Curry also talked to the press about his desire for the role. Cardinale agreed to reunite with Blake Edwards, Herbert Lom, and Burt Kwouk to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Pink Panther by making Son of the Pink Panther. It is nearly 30 years since Inspector Jacques Clouseau managed to get Maria Gambrelli off from a murder charge (events of "A Shot In The Dark".) Jessica, a policewoman in undercover, will try to induce him to commit a murder. Watch Son of the Pink Panther starring Roberto Benigni in this Comedy on DIRECTV. Hans becomes aware that Gambrelli witnessed the Princess in the back of his van and sends his henchmen to kill Gambrelli as a routine precaution. Roberto Benigni is an undeniably gifted physical comic, but the misguided Son of Pink Panther betrays his energetic efforts with a painfully unfunny script. Securing Benigni in late 1991 found the film much-needed third party financing from Aurelio De Laurentiis (Dino's nephew). The Pink Panther (2006) Family When the coach of the France soccer team is killed by a poisoned dart in the stadium in the end of a game, and his expensive and huge ring with the diamond Pink Panther disappears, the ambitious Chief Insp. series and in Edwards brilliant career, but the problem is not the director. While being followed by the Lugash Army, as well as Cato, Gambrelli ventures to a castle located outside the Lugash capital city where in a climatic gun battle, Gambrelli gains access to the castle with the assistance of the army and after confronting Hans and his henchmen, defeats them, with a little of Cato's help and rescues Princess Yasmin. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 11+ COMMON SENSE Some kids might like so-so Pink Panther. Instead, the princess of Lugash is kidnapped. In the wake of Curse of the Pink Panther bombing at the box office and legal acrimony between Blake Edwards and MGM, ten years would go by before another attempt was made to relaunch the franchise with a new face. From the iconic to the eclectic, relive the most memorable moments from the Oscars red carpet. She is kidnapped and because of the strong ties between France and Lugash, Chief Inspector Dreyfus is called in to find her. The illegitimate son of Inspector Clouseau is on the case of the kidnapped Princess Yasmin. Henry Mancini ~ From The Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) 23. When Princess Yasmin (Debrah Farentino) of the kingdom of Lugash is kidnapped by Hans Zarba (Robert Davi), Police Commissioner Charles Dreyfus (Herbert Lom) comes to Nice, France, to supervise the rescue effort. However, Benigni was not Edwards' first choice for the role. Maria has gone on and have moved to a seaside town. Bronson Pinchot wanted the role, but MGM passed (probably because Blame it on the Bellboy tanked). Title: But there’s a void at the center of this film about Inspector Clouseau’s long-lost son, and its name is Roberto Benigni. The kidnappers just happen to bump into Jacques Gambrelli (Roberto Benigni), a French policeman, as they're committing their crime. He starred in 124 shorts (either theatrical or televised), 10 television shows and three prime time specials. Filming started 8 June 1992 and production finished 4 months later, taking place in Pinewood Studios and the country of Jordan. In 1993's Son of the Pink Panther, Blake Edwards tried one last time to revive the series, this time by casting Roberto Benigni as Gendarme Jacques Gambrelli, Inspector Clouseau's illegitimate son by Maria Gambrelli, the murder suspect from A Shot in the Dark. View production, box office, & company info. Son of the Pink Panther is a 1993 comedy film. While Maria decides to stay beside the injured Dreyfus at the hospital to see him recover, they both reveal Gambrelli's origins to him as the only known offspring of the late Inspector Clouseau. Son of the Pink Panther failed to generate critical or commercial success. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Gambrelli and Cato fly to Lugash where they meet a government agent at a local restaurant to point them the location of Hans' new hideout. Roberto Benigni stars in the film as Gendarme Jacques Gambrelli, the illegitimate son of Inspector Clouseau, who travels to the fictional country of Lagash to rescue a beautiful princess. Princess Yasmin (Debrah Farentino), the beautiful, American-educated, kung-fu-fighting daughter of the king, is seized by a terroristic gang in a scheme to force her father to give up the throne. He is hampered by the local police officer Jacques and is amazed when he finds that Jacques is Maria's son. He then takes Gambrelli to his home where he lives with his mother Maria (Claudia Cardinale) whom Dreyfus recognizes as a suspect in a murder case 30 years ago. He is hampered by the local police officer Jacques and is amazed when he finds that Jacques is Maria's son. Also Princess Yasmin of Lugash has come to the town for a holiday with her father. Dreyfus follows Gambrelli to the hospital where he observes the bumbling Gambrelli's antics with stumbling around as well as getting his bicycle stuck in a wet cement sidewalk outside the hospital. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? It's available to watch on TV, online, tablets, phone. Son of the Pink Panther features no diamond thief this time. (1993). EMBED. During the casual encounter with Maria, Dreyfus learns from her Gambrelli is in fact the illegitimate son of the late Inspector Jacques Clouseau. SON OF THE PINK PANTHER is set mostly in the mythical Islamic nation of Lugash -- the place where the oft-stolen Pink Panther diamond is a sacred relic. Here she returns as Maria Gambrelli, the part originally played by Elke Sommer in A Shot in the Dark. Kline and Edwards were to work together on a project called Luck (not an Edwards script) that William Morris packaged as a replacement project for the duo, but after this film flopped the project fizzled. Princess Yasmin of Lugash (Debrah Farentino) is abducted in French territorial waters off the coast of Nice by terrorists led by a mercenary named Hans (Robert Davi) in order to force her father to abdicate and allow her disgraced stepmother's lover, a military general with terrorist ties to an unfriendly neighboring kingdom, to claim the throne. The Radio Times Guide to Films gave the film only 1 star out of 5. Son of the Pink Panther isn’t an unwatchable mess like 1982’s Curse of the Pink Panther; it trots along quickly with series veterans like Herbert Lom adding needed class. During the reception, Dreyfus is uncomfortably shocked when Gambrelli's twin sister Jacqueline Gambrelli (Nicoletta Braschi) appears and who turns out to be just a clumsy and dim-witted as her brother, as Maria tells Dreyfus that she in fact had twins from her one-time tryst with Inspector Clouseau. Son Of The Pink Panther (85) IMDb 3.9 1h 32min 1993 PG Blake Edwards directs this romantic high-adventure that has Inspector Clouseau's illegitimate (and alarmingly similar!) Directed by Blake Edwards, it stars Roberto Benigni as Inspector Clouseau's illegitimate son. Step 3 - However, If step 1 and 2 above didn’t work out, then after opening your … He attends the wedding of Maria and Dreyfus whom have gotten engaged during their time together while Dreyfus recuperated at the hospital. Perhaps appropriately, this was the final film scored by Henry Mancini (he makes a cameo appearance of himself in the opening titles, giving his baton to the Panther who conducts the film's variation of the Theme). It is a continuation of The Pink Panther film series. During an exorcism, father Maurice meets a little devil named Giuditta, who refuses to return to hell and decides to discover the world. Son of the Pink Panther (1993) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. [4] However, the film was a box office hit in Italy with a gross of $18 million, despite tanking everywhere else.[5]. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Was this review helpful to you? Balls and Jacqueline Gambrelli where his clumsy antics disrupt the proceedings just like his father's Inspector Clouseau's antics used to do in previous Pink Panther films. Gambrelli closes the film with the line: "That felt good!" Impersonating a doctor, Gambrelli gains access to Hans hideout and clumsily attempts to treat the injured Hans. Also in this film are Panther regulars Herbert Lom, Burt Kwouk and Graham Stark and a star of the original 1963 film, Claudia Cardinale. Gambrelli recognizes one of Hans' henchmen at the hospital who is inquiring about a doctor for Hans who is injured after Yasmin had attempted to escape. Son of the Pink Panther is, of course, the worst film in the P.P. The eighth and last of the Pink Panther series. Gambrelli opens the rear doors of the kidnapper's van and unknowingly spies the Princess who he believes is the driver's sister en route to the hospital. The movie itself was nominated for Worst Picture and The Sequel Nobody Was Clamoring For at the 1993 Stinkers Bad Movie Awards. From "Dexter" to The Suicide Squad, here are our picks for the reboots and remakes we're most excited for in 2021 and beyond. To prove that he still is strong and powerful, Philippe Douvier decides to kill Clouseau. This is the last film of the original iteration of the Pink Panther franchise. Step 2 - After moving the subs file for Son of the Pink Panther (1993) to the same movie file location, the movie might play alongside the subtitles without any further settings or configuration. Son of the Pink Panther Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 6% based on 34 reviews; the website's consensus states that "Roberto Benigni is an undeniably gifted physical comic, but [the film] betrays his energetic efforts with a painfully unfunny script". Find recording details and track inforamtion for Son of the Pink Panther, film score - Henry Mancini on AllMusic Having been made a fool by Gambrelli once again, the enraged Panther chases him into fading blackness, closing the series. The bumbling Inspector Clouseau travels to Rome to catch a notorious jewel thief known as "The Phantom" before he conducts his most daring heist yet: a princess' priceless diamond with one slight imperfection, known as "The Pink Panther". Inspector Jacques Clouseau investigates the murder of Mr. Benjamin Ballon's driver at a country estate. Consenso de la crítica: Roberto Benigni is an undeniably gifted physical comic, but the misguided Son of Pink Panther betrays his energetic efforts with a painfully unfunny script. Eighth entry in the Pink Panther. Atkinson loved Sellers' work and the Panther films, but was sure no one could replace Sellers. It is the ninth and final film in the original Pink Panther series, as well as the final film for both Blake Edwards and composer Henry Mancini. He is terrified even though he and Maria are falling in love that Jacques is Clouseau's son and Jacques is showing Clouseau-ish behaviour. son (Roberto Benigni) botching a mission to rescue a kidnapped princess (Debrah Farentino). Son of the Pink Panther is a 1993 comedy and crime drama film directed by Blake Edwards, starring Roberto Benigni as Inspector Clouseau's illegitimate son, Jacques Gambrelli. Thank Heaven for Little Girls (02:33) Vocal: Peter Sellers ~ From The Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) 24. Ladd greenlit the film but Depardieu was now doing Ridley Scott's 1492: Conquest of Paradise and was no longer available. Son of the Pink Panther is a 1993 comedy film. In its release in the United States and Canada it only grossed $2.4 million. The first entry in the series, 1964's The Pink Phink, featured Pink harassing his foil, a little white-mustachioed man w… Eighth entry in the Pink Panther. Son of the Pink Panther is the eighth film in the Pink Panther movie series. Once news of his "death" has been announced, Clouseau tries to take advantage of it and goes undercover with Cato to find out who tried to kill him. 11+ COMMON SENSE Some kids might like so-so Pink Panther. Charles Dreyfus (Herbert Lom), who has finally cracked over Inspector Jacques Clouseau's (Peter Sellers') antics, escapes from a mental institution and launches an elaborate plan to get rid of Clouseau once and for all. Critics Consensus: Roberto Benigni is an undeniably gifted physical comic, but the misguided Son of Pink Panther betrays his energetic efforts with a painfully unfunny script. Charles Dreyfus encounters Jacques Gambrelli, who reminds him painfully of Inspector Clouseau, the man who drove him insane. Rowan Atkinson was also offered the part, but declined (his star having risen considerably in the ensuing decade since Curse of the Pink Panther was offered to him). Begnini captures the essence of Clouseau better than Steve Martin, and defintely better than the dreadful Ted Wass.The plot is good and the film quality is noticeably better than the two previous films. While Benigni deliberated over the script, Tim Curry was kept in the wings as a potential back-up. When Hans' henchmen arrive and chase after Gambrelli on his bicycle, Dreyfus intervenes and saves the klutzy policeman. Gambrelli finally decides to set off to rescue Princess Yasmin and prove himself his father's true heir and legacy. Journalist Marie Jouvet (Joanna Lumley) attempts to uncover the mysterious disappearance of Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers). Inspector Jacque Clouseau (Peter Sellers) is put on the case when the Pink Panther diamond is stolen, with the Phantom's trademark glove the only clue. A string of robberies has occurred in Britain and it's up to Inspector Clouseau to catch the criminal. He was a fan of the series and loved Edwards' work, but decided after reading the script that the project just wouldn't work. In the 80s, two friends misteriously wake up in the XV century and clumsly try to intermingle with the society of the time. Note: Claudia Cardinale played the Princess in the original Pink Panther film. It is also the last film to be scored by Henry Mancini. The soundtrack album was released by Milan Records. Son of the Pink Panther is a 1993 comedy and crime drama film and the final installment in the original "The Pink Panther" franchise, as well as the last film directed by Blake Edwards.Just like the last one, this film once again tried to continue the series with a new bufoonish lead. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1993 CD release of "Son Of The Pink Panther" on Discogs. The illegitimate son of Inspector Clouseau is on the case of the kidnapped Princess Yasmin. Considered a relaunch of the series, the plan was for Roberto Benigni—a popular Italian comedian who had yet to be discovered in America—to continue on where Sellers had left off. I think they should have gotten the verizon guy to play the son.I didn't care for benini's portrayal as the son of the great chief inspector Jacques Clouseau I think the other fellow would have been better but as for herbert lom he's the only reason that movie is even funny. There is early concept art for the theatrical poster showing Curry's moustachioed, frizzy-haired Gambrelli in cartoon form (in the baby carriage or pram that Benigni's cartoon visage would inherit). Pink Panther, Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Clouseau At a psychiatric hospital, former Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus (Herbert Lom) is largely recovered from his obsession to kill the new Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers) and is about to be released when Clouseau, arriving to speak on Dreyfus' behalf, drives Dreyfus insane again. Also in this film are Panther regulars Herbert Lom, Burt Kwouk and Graham Stark and a star of the original 1963 film, Claudia Cardinale. Dreyfus assigns the worst police inspector Jacques Clouseau to … The Pink Panther Theme (03:10) Performed by Bobby McFerrin ~ From The Son of the Pink Panther (1993) [2] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade of "C+" on scale of A+ to F.[3] Benigni's performance in the film earned him a Razzie Award nomination for Worst New Star. Edwards sued the studio again for not allowing him to arrange outside financing. Son of the Pink Panther was the final film credit for iconic director Blake Edwards (The Party, A Shot in the Dark), legendary composer Henry Mancini (Touch of Evil, Charade) and wonderful character actor Herbert Lom (Hopscotch). He is terrified even though he and Maria are falling in love that Jacques is Clouseau's son and Jacques is showing Clouseau-ish behaviour. Son of the Pink Panther. The Pink Panther 2 saw Kline's Dreyfus replaced by John Cleese. This was the last film to be directed by Edwards, who also co-wrote and produced all the previous Pink Panther films except for Inspector Clouseau. Written by Use the HTML below. This was the first Pink Panther film in a decade, following two unsuccessful attempts to continue the series following the death of Peter Sellers, who originated the character of Clouseau. 6 of 7 people found this review helpful. After the death of Peter Sellers in 1980, writer/director Blake Edwards assembled a new "Pink Panther" film from outtakes of Sellers as Inspector Clouseau from previous movies in the series (the result was called The Trail of the Pink Panther) and later made two attempts to revive the series with another actor. When Giancarlo Paretti took control of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, he backed out of the project. Edwards then wanted Roberto Benigni after viewing Down by Law and Johnny Stecchino. Ensuing after the events of Clouseau's disappearance, his bosses at the Surete put a computer into service to elect a new shrewd detective, Sleigh, who turns up just as inept as Clouseau. Seeking help, Gambrelli travels to Paris to look up Clouseau's old friends and soon meets his late father's former manservant Cato Fong (Burt Kwouk) who directs him to Inspector Clouseau's former costumer Professor Auguste Balls (Graham Stark) to assist them with making new disguises for themselves to travel to Lugash to rescue Princess Yasmin. Kevin Kline was attached for a while. It was the final film in the original Pink Panther film series (which had started with the original 1963 film), as well as the final film for both director Blake Edwards and composer Henry Mancini; Manci… Hans decides to move his safe house out of France and to Lugash, and sends his men to kill Gambrelli by placing him in a van and rolling it down a steep road off a cliff, but Gambrelli manages to escape. Kroyer Films made the animated Pink Panther character and the animated persona of Clouseau Jr. in a live action sequence for the intro. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Son of the Pink Panther [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] - Original Soundtrack on AllMusic - 1994 The opening Pink Panther sequence cost an estimated $1 million.[1]. The series was rebooted in 2006 with the release of The Pink Panther starring Steve Martin as Inspector Jacques Clouseau and Kevin Kline (previously considered for the role of Clouseau) as Charles Dreyfus. This FAQ is empty. Rated PG for comic violence and some mild sensuality, watching a recorded surveillance video of Princess Yasmin practicing her martial arts, Venice film festival to honour Roberto Benigni, Venice to Honor Roberto Benigni With Golden Lion for Career Achievement, Edwards Pt 2: The Pink Panther Sequels and Famous Silent Film Era Step-grandfather Director, JTB Blake Edwards - 40 Classic Movies (Comedy/Drama/Romance/Crime), United Artists 100th Anniversary Poll Part III. She is kidnapped and because of the strong ties between France and Lugash, Chief Inspector Dreyfus is called in to find her. It is a continuation of The Pink Panther film series. A kindhearted but bumbling idiot who likes to steal bananas, is passed off for a snitch hiding from the mob. Maria has gone on and have moved to a seaside town. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Opening to Son of the Pink Panther 1993 VHS Movies Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. In this case, Edwards cast Roberto Benigni as Jacques Gambrelli, a hopelessly inept … Benigni is to be blamed first of all,'cause he's completely miscasted (the only big mistake Edwards has made), he isn't able to react to the perfect comedy timings of Maestro Edwards, and, due also to a weak plot, the result is really bad. Son of the Pink Panther 3.9 93 min The eighth and last of the Pink Panther series. 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His popularity spawned a series of theatrical shorts, merchandise, a comic book, and television cartoons. It is nearly 30 years since Inspector Jacques Clouseau managed to get Maria Gambrelli off from a murder charge (events of "A Shot In The Dark".) Police Commissioner Dreyfus (Herbert Lom) is tasked with solving the case of the kidnapped princess. It was the final film in the original Pink Panther film series (which had started with the original 1963 film), as well as the final film for both director Blake Edwards and composer Henry Mancini; Mancini died in 1994 and Edwards retired from film-making a year later. The film's budget of $28 million came partly from MGM (then under Alan Ladd Jr.) and with $13.8 million from Aurelio De Laurentiis' company, Filmauro. Also Princess Yasmin of Lugash has come to the town for a holiday with her father. Jacques accidentally stabs himself in the cheek with a needle filled with Novocaine, and gets locked up with the princess. The Pink Panther is the titular main protagonist of the franchise with the same name. Gérard Depardieu was the next casting choice for Clouseau's son and was announced in the trades. View HD Trailers and Videos for Son of the Pink Panther on Rotten Tomatoes, then check our Tomatometer to find out what the Critics say. MGM would cut a deal for a reboot with Edwards (allowing the film to proceed without his participation) in 1997. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Henry Mancini - Son Of The Pink Panther at Discogs. It's surprising it has such a low rating as it probably ranks just after The Pink Panther, A Shot in the Dark, and The Pink Panther Strikes Again in quality. When Alan Ladd, Jr. came aboard, MGM settled out of court with Edwards. Directed by Blake Edwards, it stars Roberto Benigni as Inspector Clouseau's illegitimate son. When Hans' men attempt to plant a bomb under the Gambrelli house, it leads to Dreyfus becoming injured instead and sent to the hospital. Add the first question. The animated Pink Panther character's initial appearance in the live-action film's title sequence, directed by Friz Freleng, was such a success with audiences and United Artists that the studio signed Freleng and his DePatie–Freleng Enterprises studio to a multi-year contract for a series of Pink Panther theatrical cartoon shorts. In 1996, MGM approached Robin Williams and Jim Carrey about the series. following by the image of Gambrelli freezing as the animated Pink Panther walks across the still of Jacques, until an animated Gambrelli suddenly cuts away the head of live-action Gambrelli and pops out of the hole, dropping the head on the Panther's foot. After returning to France, Gambrelli is promoted to detective and transfers to Paris' metro police force as a full Police Inspector. 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