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.
Title | Penn & Teller Get Killed |
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Year | 1989 |
Genre | Comedy |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | Lorimar Film Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures |
Cast | Penn Jillette, Teller, Caitlin Clarke, David Patrick Kelly, Leonardo Cimino, Celia McGuire |
Crew | Arthur Penn (Producer), John Arnone (Production Design), Penn Jillette (Writer), Paul Chihara (Original Music Composer), Fran Kumin (Casting), Arthur Penn (Director) |
Keyword | psychopath, prank, prankster |
Release | Sep 22, 1989 |
Runtime | 89 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 5.40 / 10 by 31 users |