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Penn & Teller Get Killed (1989)

R 09/22/1989 (US) Comedy 1h 29m
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Overview

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.

  1. Arthur Penn

    Director

  2. Teller

    Writer

  3. Penn Jillette

    Writer

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  1. Penn Jillette

    Penn Jillette

    Self

  2. Teller

    Teller

    Self

  3. Caitlin Clarke

    Caitlin Clarke

    Carlotta / Celia McGuire

  4. David Patrick Kelly

    David Patrick Kelly

    Fan

  5. Leonardo Cimino

    Leonardo Cimino

    Ernesto

  6. Celia McGuire

    Officer McNamara

  7. Bill Randolph

    Floor Director

  8. John Miller

    Steve, the Bandleader

  9. Ellen Whyte

    Make-up Woman

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Penn & Teller Get Killed
Penn & Teller Get Killed

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Original Language English

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