Penn & Teller Get Killed
1989/09/22 • Released • English
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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.
Director : Arthur Penn
Casts
Penn Jillette
Self
Teller
Self
Caitlin Clarke
Carlotta / Celia McGuire
David Patrick Kelly
Fan
Leonardo Cimino
Ernesto
Ted Neustadt
Bob, the Host
Billy Morrissette
Frat Boy #2
Jon Cryer
Frat Boy #3
Christopher Durang
Jesus Freak
Camille Saviola
Airport Security Guard
Peggy Cosgrave
Ticket Agent
Madison Arnold
Slot Player
Jamie Tirelli
Maitre d'
Paul Calderon
Juan
Eddie Gorodetsky
Big Guy
Ben Lin
Rope Holder #1
James Randi
Rope Holder #3
Rob Elk
Heckler
Nancy Giles
TV Interviewer
Marilyn Cooper
Woman in Parking Lot
Robert LaSardo
Mugger #1
Tom Sizemore
Mugger #2
Reg E. Cathey
Fan’s Friend
Alan North
Old Cop
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