Penelope

19661966
ApprovedApproved
1h 37min

Penelope (1966)

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(screenplay)
- Howard Fast(novel "Penelope")
Stars

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"Penelope," Natalie Wood.

Natalie Wood viewing Henry Moore's sculpture, "Family Group," 1966, during a break of filming "Penelope."

Natalie Wood and Peter Falk during a break from the movie "Penelope," 1966.

Penelope (1966)

Natalie Wood, Ian Bannen, and Norma Crane in Penelope (1966)

Natalie Wood in Penelope (1966)

Natalie Wood in Penelope (1966)

Natalie Wood in Penelope (1966)

Natalie Wood, Peter Falk, and Lila Kedrova in Penelope (1966)

Natalie Wood, Lou Jacobi, and Lila Kedrova in Penelope (1966)

Natalie Wood and Dick Shawn in Penelope (1966)

Natalie Wood and Dick Shawn in Penelope (1966)

Director
- Arthur Hiller
Writers
- George Wells(screenplay)
- Howard Fast(novel "Penelope")
All cast & crew
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When James (Ian Bannen) met Penelope (Natalie Wood) at a club, it took all of three weeks before they were married. But after the marriage, other women became attracted to James and he kept getting promoted, which took him away from Penelope. So Penelope puts on a disguise and robs her husband's bank. Her psychiatrist, Greg (Dick Shawn), believes that this condition is caused by James being over worked and under romantic with Penelope. She also tells Greg that she robs the business associates of James. But Greg is in love with Penelope - in fact everyone likes her. The problem is when she confesses to her crimes, no one believes her. —Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>

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Taglines
- The worlds most beautiful bank-robber
Genres
- Comedy
- Crime
Certificate
- Approved
Parents guide

Trivia
After "Penelope," 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)

Top review

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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3

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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
Production company
- Euterpe
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Budget
- $4,000,000 (estimated)

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Runtime
- 1h 37min
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1

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