The Party (1968)
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- Approved
- 1h 39min
- Comedy, Romance
- 04 Apr 1968 (USA)
- Movie
A clerical mistake results in a bumbling Indian film star being invited to an exclusive Hollywood party instead of being fired.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Peter Sellers | ... |
Hrundi V. Bakshi
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| Claudine Longet | ... |
Michele Monet
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Natalia Borisova | ... |
Ballerina
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| Jean Carson | ... |
Nanny
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| Marge Champion | ... |
Rosalind Dunphy
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| Al Checco | ... |
Bernard Stein
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Corinne Cole | ... |
Janice Kane
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| Dick Crockett | ... |
Wells
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Frances Taylor | ... |
Maid
(as Frances Davis)
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| Danielle De Metz | ... |
Stella D'Angelo
(as Danielle de Metz)
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Herbert Ellis | ... |
Director
(as Herb Ellis)
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Paul Ferrara | ... |
Ronnie Smith
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| Steve Franken | ... |
Levinson
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| Kathe Green | ... |
Molly Clutterbuck
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Allen Jung | ... |
Cook
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Sharron Kimberly | ... |
Princess Helena
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| James Lanphier | ... |
Harry
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| Buddy Lester | ... |
Davey Kane
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| Stephen Liss | ... |
Geoffrey Clutterbuck
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| Gavin MacLeod | ... |
C. S. Divot
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Jerry Martin | ... |
Bradford
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| Fay McKenzie | ... |
Alice Clutterbuck
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| J. Edward McKinley | ... |
Fred Clutterbuck
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| Denny Miller | ... |
'Wyoming Bill' Kelso
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Elianne Nadeau | ... |
Wiggy
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Tom Quine | ... |
Congressman Dunphy
(as Thomas W. Quine)
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| Timothy Scott | ... |
Gore Pontoon
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Ken Wales | ... |
Assistant Director
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| Carol Wayne | ... |
June Warren
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Donald R. Frost | ... |
Drummer
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| Helen Kleeb | ... |
Secretary
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George Winters | ... |
Cliff Hanger
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| Linda Gaye Scott | ... |
Starlet
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Loren Brown | ... |
Special Effects Man (uncredited)
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Ralph Gambina | ... |
Crew Member (uncredited)
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Jeff Lawrence | ... |
2nd A.D (uncredited)
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John McKee | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Vin Scully | ... |
Baseball Announcer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Blake Edwards | ||
Written by
| Blake Edwards | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Tom Waldman | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Frank Waldman | ... | (screenplay) |
| Blake Edwards | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Blake Edwards | ... | producer |
| Walter Mirisch | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Ken Wales | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Henry Mancini | ||
Cinematography by
| Lucien Ballard | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ralph E. Winters | ||
Editorial Department
| Frank Mazzola | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Fernando Carrere | ||
Set Decoration by
| Reg Allen | ... | (as Reginald Allen) |
| Jack Stevens | ||
Costume Design by
| Jack Bear | ||
Makeup Department
| Alice Monte | ... | hair stylist |
| Allan Snyder | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Lynn F. Reynolds | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Pat Whiffing | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Patrick J. Palmer | ... | production manager |
| Allen K. Wood | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Malcolm R. Harding | ... | second assistant director (as Malcolm Harding) |
| Monte Masters | ... | second assistant director (as Monty Masters) |
| Mickey McCardle | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Arthur Friedrich | ... | property |
| William Maldonado | ... | construction coordinator |
| Mentor Huebner | ... | production illustrator (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Robert Martin | ... | sound |
| Clem Portman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Ben Smith | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Norman Breedlove | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Dick Crockett | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) / stunt double (uncredited) |
| John Moio | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bruce McBroom | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Angela Alexander | ... | costumer: ladies |
| Wesley Jeffries | ... | costumer: men (as Wes Jeffries) |
Music Department
| Richard Carruth | ... | music editor |
| Larry Bunker | ... | musician: vibraphone (uncredited) |
| Henry Mancini | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| Ravi Shankar | ... | music advisor: Mr. Sellers (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Esther Stephenson | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Frank Khoury | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- The Mirisch Corporation (A Blake Edwards production) (presents)
Distributors
- United Artists (1968) (United States) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1968) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1968) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1968) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- United Artists (1968) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Dear Film (1969) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Les Artistes Associés (1969) (France) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1969) (Finland) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1969) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1969) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1969) (Norway) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1977) (United States) (tv) (pan/scan)
- France 3 (1978) (France) (tv) (as FR3) (dubbed version)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1984) (Finland) (tv) (as MTV1)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Gloria Film A/S (2002) (Denmark) (theatrical) (re-release)
- FS Film (2004) (Finland) (DVD) (2-disc edition)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (France) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2004) (Finland) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (Canada) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Seven Films (2011) (Greece) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Odeon (2011) (Greece) (Blu-ray)
- Odeon (2011) (Greece) (DVD)
- Atlantic Film (2015) (Finland) (DVD) (1-disc edition)
- Splendor Films (2016) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Eureka Entertainment (2017) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Koch Films (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Koch Films (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- Esselte Video (Finland) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Panavision (filmed in)
- Westrex Recording System (sound recording system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Blocked from Hollywood after unwittingly levelling the set of General Fred Clutterbuck's latest war epic, bumbling Indian actor Hrundi V. Bakshi can now kiss his brief career in the movie industry goodbye. Having burned his bridges, Bakshi instead mistakenly receives an invitation to Clutterbuck's exclusive dinner soiree at his magnificent, hi-tech mansion. As the welcome intruder merrily rubs shoulders with the unaware host's hand-picked guests, Bakshi has his first-ever sip of alcohol and soon picks up where he left off. Now, only God knows how this well-thought-out gathering will end. But one thing is for certain: this will be a night to remember. Written by Nick Riganas |
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| Taglines | The Film That Made The Whole World Go "Birdie Num Num!" See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,900,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film was improvised from a 56-page outline. Each scene was shot in sequence and built upon the previous scene. To aid in this experiment, the film's producers had a video-camera tube attached to the Panavision camera and connected to an Ampex studio videotape machine, allowing the actors and crew to review what they had just filmed. According to a contemporary article in Daily Variety this was one of the first productions to use a video camera in this matter. This eliminated the time and expense of developing the film and showing the "rushes" the following day. The cost of this new technology was $1,100 per day, but director Edwards said the system saved the production many times that amount by avoiding costly resets and re-shoots on following days. See more » |
| Goofs | For the bit of the drunk waiter getting pushed on the dinner table by the opening kitchen door, Hrundi's full wine glass has been removed (probably to prevent staining the white table cloth). The water glasses also are arranged so they are not in the way of his falling. After the head waiter chokes him, a red wine glass appears on the table for the drunk waiter to pick up and drink. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Men in the City 2 (2011). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Nothing to Lose See more » |
| Quotes |
Hrundi V. Bakshi:
We have a saying in India... Michelle Monet: Yes? Hrundi V. Bakshi: Yes. Michelle Monet: Well? Hrundi V. Bakshi: Well what? See more » |