Penn & Teller Get Killed

Penn & Teller Get Killed

1989-09-22 89 Min 5.471

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Penn & Teller Get Killed

Director

Arthur Penn
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
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Celia McGuire
Officer McNamara
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Bill Randolph
Floor Director
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John Miller
Steve, the Bandleader
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Ellen Whyte
Make-up Woman
Ted Neustadt
Ted Neustadt
Bob, the Host
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Tudor Sherrard
Frat Boy #1
Billy Morrissette
Billy Morrissette
Frat Boy #2