A Shot in the Dark

…the picture that gets away with murder!

19641h 42m7.2(683 votes)

ComedyMysteryCrime

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. It stars Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, and George Sanders. The film runs for 1 hour 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 683 votes.

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Director

Blake Edwards

Cast

Peter Sellers

Jacques Clouseau

Elke Sommer

Maria Gambrelli

George Sanders

Benjamin Ballon

Herbert Lom

Charles Dreyfus

Graham Stark

Hercule LaJoy

Moira Redmond

Simone

Tracy Reed

Dominique Ballon

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Who stars in A Shot in the Dark?

A Shot in the Dark stars Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, George Sanders, and Herbert Lom, and was directed by Blake Edwards.

How long is A Shot in the Dark?

A Shot in the Dark has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes.

When did A Shot in the Dark come out?

A Shot in the Dark was released in 1964.

What genre is A Shot in the Dark?

A Shot in the Dark is a comedy, mystery, and crime film.

Is A Shot in the Dark worth watching?

A Shot in the Dark holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.