Filmhouse/New Kalamata Cinema Club-THE RETURN OF THE PINK PANTHER

The legendary Pink Panther diamond has been stolen once again, and all suspicion falls on the sophisticated international jewel thief known as "The Phantom." To crack the case, the authorities turn once more to the most unpredictable detective in cinema history, Inspector Jacques Clouseau.

Peter Sellers returns to the iconic role that made him a comedy legend, while director Blake Edwards masterfully blends detective mystery, physical comedy, and elegant satire. Clouseau is clumsy, oblivious, and relentlessly determined, a man who leaves chaos in his wake yet somehow always finds himself just one step away from solving the case.

The film marked Peter Sellers' celebrated return to the role of Inspector Clouseau after more than a decade, effectively revitalising the entire Pink Panther franchise. It features many of the character's most memorable trademarks: elaborate disguises, hilarious chases, endless misunderstandings, and Sellers' incomparable comic timing.

The film was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, while Peter Sellers received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, reaffirming the enduring appeal of one of cinema's most beloved comedic characters.

Screening Information

Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Film: The Return of the Pink Panther
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Age Rating: 10+
Year: 1975
Countries: United Kingdom, United States
Running Time: 114 minutes

Director: Blake Edwards

Starring:

• Peter Sellers
• Christopher Plummer
• Catherine Schell

Time: 9:30 p.m.
Venue: Vista Marina

Admission

• General admission: €5
• Reduced admission: €3 for the unemployed, university students, and members of large families
• Free admission: Children and teenagers under 18 years old