I was just watching this film on television tonight. I was introduced to it as a kid by my father and I still laugh just as hard as I did years ago. It is easily one of the funniest films of all time. Sellers is a genius in the series and this IMHO is his best work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSTcqOyURHk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXn2QVipK2o
I saw this twice during its original theatrical run and have seen it on cable and videotape and commercial television numerous times. The last time I checked, the only available DVD version was in full screen. If I ever find a widescreen version, I will definitely buy it.
I love this movie! Sellers and Lom were just plain perfect in it. The nose melting scene near the end never fails to crack me up. And let's not forget all the bungled attempts by Clouseau's would'be assassins at the festival to.:)) I'd say it probably just edges out The Return of the Pink Panther as my favorite of the series.