A Shot in the Dark

…the picture that gets away with murder!

1964 • 102 min • Comedy · Mystery · Crime

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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.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

671 reviews

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Inspector Clouseau investigates a murder case where the prime suspect is a beautiful maid he instantly falls for. His bumbling efforts to prove her innocence lead to a series of comedic accidents and increasing chaos, much to the dismay of his superior, Commissioner Dreyfus. It is a lighthearted mystery with slapstick humor.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Slapstick violence for comedic effect
Brief, mild romantic undertones
Some characters are frequently frustrated

What it models well

Persistence and determination
Loyalty to one's beliefs

Talk about it after

The difference between justice and the letter of the law
Why it's important to be thorough and careful
How humor can come from unexpected situations

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