Penelope

19661966
ApprovedApproved
1h 37m

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(screenplay)
- Howard Fast(novel "Penelope")
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Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Photos43

"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")
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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

Highly attractive fluff

This weren't as bad as some people say. There's three reasons to watch it: (3) There is actually some funny and witty material here, (2) the photography is gorgeous--both the interior shots and the glamorous locales of mid-1960's New York, and (1) Natalie is stunningly beautiful.

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AbandonedRailroadGrade
Jun 7, 2003

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
1 hour 37 minutes
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1

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