Question 1

Why did Peter Sellers refuse to attend the London Royal Premiere of The Pink Panther Strikes Again?

Accepted Answer

Peter Sellers refused to attend because his then-girlfriend Lynne Frederick hadn't been invited, which annoyed King Charles III.

Question 2

What cameo role did Omar Sharif play in the film?

Accepted Answer

Omar Sharif has a brief cameo as the Egyptian Assassin, having just worked with Blake Edwards on The Tamarind Seed (1974).

Question 3

How was Lesley-Anne Down cast as Olga in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Lesley-Anne Down was cast by mistake when Blake Edwards meant to audition Nicola Pagett but auditioned Down instead.

Question 4

What was the communication issue between Blake Edwards and Peter Sellers during production?

Accepted Answer

Blake Edwards had increasing difficulty communicating with Peter Sellers, often not speaking directly and using assistants as go-betweens.

Question 5

Which major awards recognized The Pink Panther Strikes Again in 1977?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and Writers Guild of America awards in 1977.

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