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Penelope (1966)

PG | | Comedy, Crime | 10 November 1966 (USA)
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Comedy about a flighty, bored, kleptomaniac wife of a banker who robs her husband's bank of sixty thousand dollars.

Director:

Arthur Hiller

Writers:

George Wells (screenplay), Howard Fast (novel) (as E.V. Cunningham)

Stars:

Natalie Wood, Ian Bannen, Dick Shawn | See full cast & crew »
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Complete credited cast:
Natalie Wood ... Penelope
Ian Bannen ... James B. Elcott
Dick Shawn ... Dr. Gregory Mannix
Peter Falk ... Lt. Bixbee
Jonathan Winters ... Professor Klobb
Lila Kedrova ... Sadaba
Lou Jacobi ... Ducky
Norma Crane ... Mildred
Arthur Malet ... Major Higgins
Jerome Cowan ... Bank Manager
Arlene Golonka ... Honeysuckle Rose
Amzie Strickland ... Miss Serena
Bill Gunn ... Sgt. Rothschild
Carl Ballantine ... Boom Boom
Iggie Wolfington Iggie Wolfington ... Store Owner
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Storyline

When James met Penelope 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, 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. Written by Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>

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kleptomaniac | breaking eggs | psychiatrist | white bra and panties | white panties | See All (54) »

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

Certificate:

PG | See all certifications »

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Trivia

Second consecutive film starring both Natalie Wood and Peter Falk, following "The Great Race" (1965). See more »

Goofs

At the second bank robbery, it is quite evident that James does not break through a plate glass window, but merely knocks down a "decal" as sounds of shattering glass are heard. See more »

Quotes

Lt. Bixbee: Penelope, I am the best damn cop I know. And that's my trouble. I'm too damn good for my own damn good.
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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. See more »

Connections

Featured in Penelope's Fashion Show (1966) See more »

Soundtracks

The Sun Is Gray
Words and Music by Gale Garnett
Sung by Natalie Wood
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Maltin Gets It Wrong Once Again! It's actually quite fun.
26 July 2005 | by claudenorth – See all my reviews

I wouldn't call it a classic, but PENELOPE is definitely a fun way to spend an afternoon. Natalie Wood is gorgeous and quite funny in the title role, and she has an amazing wardrobe. Dick Shawn and Peter Falk (practicing for COLUMBO?) provide strong supporting performances as a psychiatrist and a police lieutenant, respectively. Unfortunately, Ian Bannen lacks charisma, making it hard to believe that "Penelope" would choose his character over every other man in NYC. With its bright, bold colors and criminal exploits, PENELOPE plays like an extended episode of the "Batman" TV series. In fact, the film includes a reference to Batman. Definitely a must-see for Natalie Wood fans.
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 November 1966 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

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Filming Locations:

Museum of Modern Art, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »
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Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)
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Euterpe See more »
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1
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