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Penn & Teller Get Killed

Penn & Teller Get Killed

★ 5.6/10•1989•1h 29m•R•Comedy

What more do you want?

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.

Penn Jillette · Writer

Arthur Penn · Director

Teller · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 22, 1989

Actors

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

Tudor Sherrard

Frat Boy #1

Billy Morrissette

Billy Morrissette

Frat Boy #2

Jon Cryer

Jon Cryer

Frat Boy #3

Leonard Parker

Airport Porter

Christopher Durang

Christopher Durang

Jesus Freak

Camille Saviola

Camille Saviola

Airport Security Guard

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