Released in 1976, The Pink Panther Strikes Again is inspired, zany fun. Recovering from his stint in a mental hospital, Herbert Lom’s Dreyfus seeks revenge against Clouseau. Yes, the storyline is utterly preposterous but so be it. There are several memorable gags, and Peter Sellers is at his over-the-top best. It’s impossible not to laugh at the interplay between Clouseau and Burt Kwouk’s Cato. If that’s not enough, there’s the perfect ending (scored to Henry Mancini’s love theme, “Come to Me,” performed by Tom Jones.); A personal favorite of mine, I’ve seen Strikes Again countless times over the years.
Presented in its original aspect ratio, taken from a brand new HDR/Dolby Vision transfer created from a 4K scan of the original 35mm camera negative, The Pink Panther Strikes Again looks the best it ever has on home media. The 4K disc is presented in HDR, resulting in a bright color palette and strong details throughout. While there are a few minimal scratches, they don’t affect the overall viewing experience.
Like Kino’s other recent UHD releases of Pink Panther films, both the DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 track and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track are available. Both provide a clear listening experience, be it dialogue, score or sound mix.
English SDH subtitles are included.
The following extras are available:
DISC 1 (4KUHD):
- Audio commentary by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society
DISC 2 (BLU-RAY):
- Audio commentary by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society
- Panther Musings – A Life in Films with Lesley-Anne Down: Featurette (21:49) HD
- A Cut Above – Editing the Pink Panther Films with Alan Jones: Featurette (24:31) HD
- Clouseau, the Greatest Fumbler in the World: 1976 Featurette (7:18) SD
- Four Theatrical Trailers (5:54)
- Four TV Spots (2:56)
- Four Radio Spots (2:55)