Penn & Teller Get Killed
Watch TrailerThe "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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1989 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Arthur Penn |
| Runtime | 89 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (35 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a dizzying maze of pranks and genuine peril, relying on the duo's signature cynical humor and their skeptical stance on magic and trust. Director Arthur Penn employs roller-coaster pacing and subversive intelligence to explore themes of paranoia and the thirst for excitement.
What lingers after the final frame is the delight of being expertly fooled by a comedy that treats the thriller genre as its personal playground. A punchline delivered with anarchic glee. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Arthur Penn
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Watch with a group to fully appreciate the absurd twists and cynical humor.
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