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Penn & Teller Get Killed
Directed by
Arthur Penn
Produced by Arthur Penn
Written by Penn Jillette and Teller
Produced by Arthur Penn
Written by Penn Jillette and Teller
With:
Penn Jillette, Teller, Caitlin Clarke, David Patrick Kelly, Leonardo Cimino, Billy Morrissette, Jon Cryer, Paul Calderon, Tom Sizemore, Bill Walters, Camille Saviola, Robert LaSardo, Reg E. Cathey, Alan North, and Matthew Penn
Cinematography:
Jan Weincke
Editing: Jeffrey Wolf
Music: Paul Chihara
Editing: Jeffrey Wolf
Music: Paul Chihara
Runtime:
89 min
Release Date: 22 September 1989
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Color: Color
Release Date: 22 September 1989
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Color: Color
Twitter Capsule:
The duo's first big-screen foray is a tedious mix of cinematic styles, nihilistic humor, critical commentary, and a lot of yelling. An unfortunate final feature for legendary director Arthur Penn, and a best-forgotten diversion for the great comic magicians.