Penn & Teller Get Killed

Story

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.

Director

Arthur Penn

Writers

Teller, Penn Jillette

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

22 September 1989

Ensemble

Cast

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  Penn Jillette

  Self

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  Teller

  Self

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  Caitlin Clarke

  Carlotta / Celia McGuire

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  David Patrick Kelly

  Fan

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  Leonardo Cimino

  Ernesto

• Celia McGuire

  Officer McNamara

• Bill Randolph

  Floor Director

• John Miller

  Steve, the Bandleader

• Ellen Whyte

  Make-up Woman

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  Ted Neustadt

  Bob, the Host

• Tudor Sherrard

  Frat Boy #1

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  Billy Morrissette

  Frat Boy #2