Name: A Shot in the Dark
Director: Blake Edwards
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Crime
Released: 1964-01-01
Duration: PT1h 42mM
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, George Sanders, Herbert Lom, Graham Stark

Question 1

What is A Shot in the Dark (1964) about?

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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.

Question 2

Who stars in A Shot in the Dark?

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A Shot in the Dark stars Peter Sellers (Jacques Clouseau), Elke Sommer (Maria Gambrelli), George Sanders (Benjamin Ballon), Herbert Lom (Charles Dreyfus), Graham Stark (Hercule LaJoy). The film was directed by Blake Edwards.

Question 3

How long is A Shot in the Dark?

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A Shot in the Dark has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1964. It is rated PG.

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Is A Shot in the Dark worth watching?

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A Shot in the Dark holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Comedy, Mystery, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch A Shot in the Dark?

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