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A Shot in the Dark

1964·Movie·PG·102 min·7.2(648)

…the picture that gets away with murder!

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.

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About A Shot in the Dark

A Shot in the Dark is a 1964 English-language comedy, mystery and crime film directed by Blake Edwards. The cast is led by Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, George Sanders. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.

A Shot in the Dark was produced by United Artists and The Mirisch Company and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on June 23, 1964, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $12 million worldwide.

Director
Blake Edwards
Writers
Blake Edwards, William Peter Blatty
Release date
June 23, 1964
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Box office
$12 million
Production
United Artists, The Mirisch Company
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A Shot in the Dark cast & crew

A Shot in the Dark was directed by Blake Edwards and written by Blake Edwards and William Peter Blatty.

The cast features 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, and Moira Redmond as Simone.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Mancini, cinematography is by Christopher Challis, and it was produced by Blake Edwards and Walter Mirisch.

Is A Shot in the Dark worth watching?

A Shot in the Dark holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 648 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, mystery, and crime, A Shot in the Dark is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch A Shot in the Dark

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Cast of A Shot in the Dark

Peter Sellers

Peter Sellers

Jacques Clouseau

Elke Sommer

Elke Sommer

Maria Gambrelli

George Sanders

George Sanders

Benjamin Ballon

Herbert Lom

Herbert Lom

Charles Dreyfus

Graham Stark

Graham Stark

Hercule LaJoy

Moira Redmond

Moira Redmond

Simone

Tracy Reed

Tracy Reed

Dominique Ballon

Burt Kwouk

Burt Kwouk

Kato

André Maranne

André Maranne

François

Vanda Godsell

Vanda Godsell

Madame LaFarge

Maurice Kaufmann

Maurice Kaufmann

Pierre

Ann Lynn

Ann Lynn

Dudu

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A Shot in the Dark — FAQs

Where can I watch A Shot in the Dark in United States?

A Shot in the Dark is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Fawesome in United States.

Is A Shot in the Dark on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — A Shot in the Dark is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is A Shot in the Dark in?

A Shot in the Dark is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is A Shot in the Dark?

A Shot in the Dark runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).

What is A Shot in the Dark rated?

A Shot in the Dark is rated PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 648 ratings.

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