Penn & Teller Get Killed (1989): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1989, Penn & Teller Get Killed is a comedia and aventura film directed by Arthur Penn, running about 89 minutes. “What more do you want?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Penn & Teller Get Killed stars Penn Jillette as Self, Teller as Self, Caitlin Clarke as Carlotta / Celia McGuire and David Patrick Kelly as Fan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Penn & Teller Get Killed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Penn & Teller Get Killed page.

If you liked it. Fans of Penn & Teller Get Killed tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parásitos, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.