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Penelope

  • 1966
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  • 1h 37m
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6.2/10
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Penelope (1966)
Penelope (Wood) marries James Elcott (Ian Bannen) after a very brief courtship, and as his star rises in the banking business, he spends less and less time with her. Penelope devises what she thinks is a good plan to get James' attention - disguising herself as an old lady and robbing his bank. Unfortunately, the robbery is successful, and now Penelope has bigger problems on her hands. Adding extra fizz to this effervescent caper comedy is buoyant and joyful music from John Williams' early days as a film composer. Williams demonstrates his skills with pop and jazz in a score that includes the title tune, featuring lyrics by Leslie Bricusse (Victor/Victoria, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory).
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Comedy about a flighty, bored, kleptomaniac wife of a banker who robs her husband's bank of $60,000.Comedy about a flighty, bored, kleptomaniac wife of a banker who robs her husband's bank of $60,000.Comedy about a flighty, bored, kleptomaniac wife of a banker who robs her husband's bank of $60,000.

  • Director
    • Arthur Hiller
  • Writers
    • George Wells
    • Howard Fast
  • Stars
    • Natalie Wood
    • Ian Bannen
    • Dick Shawn
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    2.2K
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    • Director
      • Arthur Hiller
    • Writers
      • George Wells
      • Howard Fast
    • Stars
      • Natalie Wood
      • Ian Bannen
      • Dick Shawn
    • 34User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood
    • Penelope
    Ian Bannen
    Ian Bannen
    • James B. Elcott
    Dick Shawn
    Dick Shawn
    • Dr. Gregory Mannix
    Peter Falk
    Peter Falk
    • Lt. Bixbee
    Jonathan Winters
    Jonathan Winters
    • Professor Klobb
    Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova
    • Sadaba
    Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi
    • Ducky
    Norma Crane
    Norma Crane
    • Mildred
    Arthur Malet
    Arthur Malet
    • Major Higgins
    Jerome Cowan
    Jerome Cowan
    • Bank Manager
    Arlene Golonka
    Arlene Golonka
    • Honeysuckle Rose
    Amzie Strickland
    Amzie Strickland
    • Miss Serena
    Bill Gunn
    Bill Gunn
    • Sgt. Rothschild
    Carl Ballantine
    Carl Ballantine
    • Boom Boom
    Iggie Wolfington
    • Store Owner
    Gary Bohn
    • Citizen
    • (uncredited)
    Lewis Charles
    Lewis Charles
    • Man Carrying Violin Case in Bank
    • (uncredited)
    Ron Charles
    • Truck Driver
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Arthur Hiller
    • Writers
      • George Wells
      • Howard Fast
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    • Trivia
      After Penelope (1966), Natalie Wood bought herself out of her Warner Bros. contract for $175,000 and fired her staff of agents, managers and lawyers. She didn't make another film for three years.
    • Goofs
      The milk on Dr. Gregory's suit disappears and the suit is completely dry from one shot to the next.
    • Quotes

      Lt. Bixbee: You see, in the neighborhood that I come from, a kid had 3 chances. He could be a hood, he could be a cop, he could be a priest. Well, I was too clumsy to steal, and we weren't Catholic.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits are animated. Black hands without a body steal the diamonds contained in the first letter in the first name of the actors and crew members.
    • Connections
      Featured in Penelope's Fashion Show (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      Penelope
      Words by Leslie Bricusse
      Music by John Williams (as Johnny Williams)

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    8/10

    a surprisingly delightful, witty, funny film!

    This film is highly underrated. I have heard of how "Penelope" was a flop from other sources. I saw it on TCM today as one of the birthday tributes to Natalie Wood. To my surprise, I found this film highly entertaining. The dialogue was witty and funny. Love the humor. This is one of the comedic best of Natalie Wood! Dick Shawn, Peter Falk, and Ian Bannen, who played her analyst, a police detective, and her husband respectively, did a fantastic job as the three men who fell in love with Penelope. A very funny film, brilliant, brilliant film! I was not very fond of 60's humor, but I still found this film hilarious. Whether you are a fan of 60's comedies or not, I assure that you will enjoy it as much as I do.
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    • Jul 19, 2005
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    • Release date
      • November 10, 1966 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sevimli hırsız
    • Filming locations
      • Museum of Modern Art, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(location)
    • Production company
      • Euterpe
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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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