Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1987, Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends is a notable film directed by Art Wolff, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Penn & Teller's Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends is a straight-to-video release by magicians Penn & Teller on Lorimar Home Video in 1987. The tape features seven different swindles or tricks that the home viewer can use to fool their friends. The tape was a companion piece to their best selling book of the same name. All of the tricks involve using a portion of the videotape.
Who’s in it. Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends stars Penn Jillette as Self, Teller as Self, Lydia Lunch as Self and Alan Hunter as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends worth watching?
- Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends?
- Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends stars Penn Jillette, Teller, Lydia Lunch, Alan Hunter and Marc Garland.
- When was Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends released?
- Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.