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The Party
1968 99 min United States of America PG 0+
★7.3
Comedy
Director: Blake Edwards
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Description
Hrundi V. Bakshi, an accident-prone actor from India, is accidentally put on the guest list for an upcoming party at the home of a Hollywood film producer. Unfortunately, from the moment he arrives, one thing after another goes wrong with compounding effect.
Budget:
$1.5M
Worldwide:
$2.9M
Starring
Peter Sellers
Actor
Claudine Longet
Actor
Natalia Borisova
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Blake Edwards' The Party is widely regarded as a classic piece of physical comedy that showcases Peter Sellers' unique talent for slapstick chaos. While some find its style dated, fans of 1960s comedic cinema appreciate its precision and clever visual execution.
| Acting | Peter Sellers delivers a masterful physical performance that mirrors the iconic, clumsy energy of his Inspector Clouseau persona. | |
| Direction | Blake Edwards demonstrates visionary control over precise visual wit and complex, chaotic comedic timing. | |
| Humor | The film utilizes simple, slapstick-heavy humor—such as pool falls and chase sequences—that resonates as a clever homage to the classic 1960s comedic style. | |
| Originality | The film's reliance on 1960s-style slapstick is seen by some as a charmingly clever artifact, while others perceive it as a primitive approach to comedy. |