Penn & Teller Get Killed

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  • Rated 5.6 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1989
  • 1h 29m
  • Comedy

The "bad boys of magic" go over the edge in this mind-blowing, role-switching comedy murder mystery set in the dizzying world of Atlantic City casinos. In a TV interview, Penn mentions his idea of a fun practical joke: "I wish someone were trying to kill me. It would give focus to my life, excitement. I'd be like James Bond." Twenty million people hear him. One decides to deliver a punchline he'll never forget. Made by people who thought Psycho was a comedy, Penn & Teller Get Killed (they also wrote the piece) features Caitlin Clarke as the femme fatale and David Patrick Kelly as the Edgar Allan Poe-esque nutcase with a new mission. Arthur Penn, known for hip masterpieces like Bonnie and Clyde, Alice's Restaurant and Little Big Man, directs with roller-coaster pacing and subversive intelligence.

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Director
Arthur Penn
Starring
Penn Jillette, Teller, Caitlin Clarke, David Patrick Kelly

Cast

  • Penn Jillette

    Penn Jillette

    Self

  • Teller

    Teller

    Self

  • Caitlin Clarke

    Caitlin Clarke

    Carlotta / Celia McGuire

  • David Patrick Kelly

    David Patrick Kelly

    Fan

  • Leonardo Cimino

    Leonardo Cimino

    Ernesto

  • Celia McGuire

    Officer McNamara

  • Bill Randolph

    Floor Director

  • John Miller

    Steve, the Bandleader

  • Ellen Whyte

    Make-up Woman

  • Ted Neustadt

    Ted Neustadt

    Bob, the Host

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