Trail of the Pink Panther
1982, English. Directed by Blake Edwards.
The Newest and Funniest 'Panther' of them all.
The Pink Panther diamond is stolen once again from Lugash and the authorities call in Chief Inspector Clouseau from France. His plane disappears en-route. This time, famous French TV reporter Marie Jouvet sets out to solve the mystery and starts to interview everybody connected to Clouseau.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Part of a series
The Pink Panther (Original): watch order
Cast & crew
- Blake EdwardsDirector
- David NivenSir Charles Litton
- Peter SellersChief Insp. Jacques Clouseau (archive footage)
- CapucineLady Simone Litton
- Herbert LomChef Inspektor Charles Dreyfus
- Richard MulliganClouseau's Father
- Joanna LumleyMarie Jouvet
- Julie AndrewsCharwoman
- Robert LoggiaBruno Langois
- Burt KwoukCato Fong
- Harvey KormanProf. Auguste Balls
- Leonard RossiterSuperintendant Quinlan
- Ronald FraserDr. Longet
Details
- Released
- 2 December 1982
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America, France, Spain, Italy
- Written by
- Tom Waldman, Blake Edwards, Geoffrey Edwards
- Box office
- $9.1M
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News & fan talk
Watch before Trail of the Pink Panther
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
The Pink Panther
1963 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickEarlier in the series
A Shot in the Dark
1964 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeEarlier in the series
Inspector Clouseau
1968 · 5.0/10
SnoozefestEarlier in the series
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickEarlier in the series
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickEarlier in the series
Revenge of the Pink Panther
1978 · 6.4/10
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Trail of the Pink Panther: quick answers
What should I watch before Trail of the Pink Panther?
Watch Inspector Clouseau (1968), The Return of the Pink Panther (1975), The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976), and Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Trail of the Pink Panther?
Next in the series: Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) and Son of the Pink Panther (1993).
Is Trail of the Pink Panther worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 345 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Trail of the Pink Panther?
Trail of the Pink Panther runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Trail of the Pink Panther have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Trail of the Pink Panther. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Trail of the Pink Panther parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Trail of the Pink Panther is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Trail of the Pink Panther on?
Trail of the Pink Panther isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Trail of the Pink Panther?
If you liked Trail of the Pink Panther, try The Return of the Pink Panther, The Pink Panther, A Shot in the Dark.
Who directed Trail of the Pink Panther?
Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) was directed by Blake Edwards and stars David Niven, Peter Sellers, Capucine.