A world-famous soccer coach has been murdered and his priceless, legendary ring has been stolen–a ring set with the stunning diamond known as the “Pink Panther.” The French government needs a master detective to solve the crime and recover the gem–but he’s not available, so they recruit none other than Inspector Jacques Clouseau. A stunning pop star, a soccer player, a Chinese assassin–who committed the crime? And can anyone solve the case? Clouseau and his partner, Ponton, must unmask the murderer and keep their boss, Dreyfus, from taking credit for the victory, all without bringing the French legal system to a screeching halt. Get ready to be tickled pink.
Previous films in the series include “The Pink Panther” (1964), “A Shot in the Dark” (1964), “Inspector Clouseau” (1968), “Return of the Pink Panther” (1975), “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” (1976), “Revenge of the Pink Panther” (1978), “Trail of the Pink Panther” (1982) and “Curse of the Pink Panther” (1983).
Begin shoot date: spring 05/15/2004
US release date: summer 07/22/2005
Genres: Action, Comedy, Mystery, Prequel
US Distributors: MGM Pictures
Cast:
Steve Martin – Inspector Clouseau
Jean Reno – Ponton
Beyonce Knowles – Xania
Kevin Kline – Chief Dreyfus
William Abatie – Bizu
Henry Czerny – Yuri
Stephen Rowe – Sykorian
Roger Rees – Laroque
Kristin Chenoweth – Cherie
Emily Mortimer – Nicole
Credits:
Director: Shawn Levy
Writer:
Michael Saltzman – Screenplay
Len Blum – Screenplay
Glen Bloomberg – Screenplay
Steve Martin – Screenplay
