A Shot in the Dark(1964)
…the picture that gets away with murder!
A Shot in the Dark Synopsis
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.
A Shot in the Dark (1964) is a comedy, mystery and crime film directed by Blake Edwards, released on June 23, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, George Sanders and Herbert Lom. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 676 ratings.
- Director:
- Blake Edwards
- Writers:
- Blake Edwards, William Peter Blatty, Marcel Achard
- Producers:
- Blake Edwards
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Challis
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- United Artists, The Mirisch Company
- Revenue:
- $12,368,234
- Status:
- Released
A Shot in the Dark (1964) Trailer
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A Shot in the Dark Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for A Shot in the Dark.
Official Trailer
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A SHOT IN THE DARK (1964) | Clouseau is Taken Off the Case | MGM
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A SHOT IN THE DARK (1964) | "I Suspect Everyone" Murder in the Greenhouse | MGM
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A SHOT IN THE DARK (1964) | Clouseau & Cato's First Fight Scene | MGM
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A SHOT IN THE DARK (1964) | Clouseau Sets Himself on Fire | MGM
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Dan Ireland on A SHOT IN THE DARK
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A Shot in the Dark Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Blake Edwards, written by Blake Edwards, William Peter Blatty and Marcel Achard, produced by Blake Edwards.
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A Shot in the Dark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 676 ratings.
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A Shot in the Dark – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Shot in the Dark online?
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A Shot in the Dark (1964) is available to stream on Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Shot in the Dark?
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The main cast of A Shot in the Dark (1964) includes Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, George Sanders, Herbert Lom and Graham Stark. The film was directed by Blake Edwards. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Shot in the Dark released?
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A Shot in the Dark was released on June 23, 1964 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is A Shot in the Dark worth watching?
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A Shot in the Dark (1964) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 676 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Shot in the Dark?
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