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4K BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary - this archival audio commentary was recorded by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society. The majority of the comments address the narrative construction and Blake Edwards' various lensing choices in key sequences, the unique qualities of Peter Sellers' transformation, some hilarious references throughout the film, and the use of Henry Mancini's music. Simos also has some observations about Herbert Lom and his performance. For example, Simos correctly states that Lom was the biggest acting partner Sellers had.
BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary - this archival audio commentary was recorded by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society. The majority of the comments address the narrative construction and Blake Edwards' various lensing choices in key sequences, the unique qualities of Peter Sellers' transformation, some hilarious references throughout the film, and the use of Henry Mancini's music. Simos also has some observations about Herbert Lom and his performance. For example, Simos correctly states that Lom was the biggest acting partner Sellers had.
- Back to the Start: Origin of The Pink Panther with Walter Mirisch - in this archival program, producer Walter Mirisch recalls his initial encounter with Blake Edwards and their professional relationship, and discusses their collaborations on The Pink Panther films. Mirisch clarifies that Edwards had virtually total freedom when he began directing, and that Peter Sellers' domination after the original film, which was defined by his improvisational work, was inevitable. In English, not subtitled. (24 min).
- The Dick Cavett Show - presented here is footage from an archival episode of The Dick Cavett show with Blake Edwards and Julie Andrews. Edwards addresses his collaboration with Peter Sellers on A Shot in the Dark. The rest is a collage of outtakes featuring some of Sellers' improvisational work in key sequences. In English, not subtitled. (8 min).
- Trailers - presented here are several vintage trailers for A Shot in the Dark. In English, not subtitled. (10 min).
- Cover - a reversible cover with vintage poster art for A Shot in the Dark.
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