Penn & Teller Get Killed (Dead Funny) (1989)

14% of critics liked it
(7 reviews)
65% of users liked it
(413 ratings)

Penn & Teller are magicians who are known for putting on a jet-black, fake blood-soaked comedy magic show. This inky comedy is imbued with their off-beat humor as it chronicles Penn's newest scheme to have a fan try to kill him. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Arthur Penn
Genres: Action & Adventure, Comedy

In Theaters: Sep 22, 1989 Wide
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Critic Reviews

Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)
I honestly have no idea what they were going for here, but they didn't make it.
Kevin A. Ranson, MovieCrypt.com
Death becomes them.

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Lucas M

Unusual satirical dark humor movie, tense and comic. A rare Arthur Penn's jewel that is little know and misunderstood until these days.
Ken S

Totally random and all over the place. I'm not going to say I didn't laugh, but I think saying the film is uneven would be an understatement. Worth it just to see Teller talk and for the Downfall-ish ending

Cast

            Penn Jillette as Penn

            Raymond Joseph Teller as Teller

            Caitlin Clarke as Carlotta

            David Patrick Kelly as Fan

            Leo Cimino as Ernesto

            Christopher Durang as Jesus Freak

            Alan North as Old Cop

            Jon Cryer as 3rd Frat Boy

            Madison Arnold as Slot Player

            Paul Calderon as Juan

            Reg E. Cathey as Fan's Friend

            Marilyn Cooper as Woman in Parking Lot

            Robert La Sardo as 1st Mugger

            Ben Lin as 1st Rope Holder

            Joe Milazzo as Ernesto's Guest

            Billy Morrissette as 2nd Frat Boy

            Ted Neustadt as Bob the host

            Leonard Parker as Porter

            Matthew Penn as Young Cop

            Bill Randolph as Floor Director

            Camille Saviola as Airport Security Guard

            Tudor Sherrard as 1st Frat Boy

            Tom Sizemore as 2nd Mugger

            Jaime Tirelli as Maitre d'

            Millie Tirelli as Waitress

            John Miller as Steve the bandleader

            Don Plumley as Ticket Agent

            Teller
            
            Celia Mcguire
            
            Leonardo Cimino
            
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