Penn Teller Get Killed (1989)

The bad boys of magic go over the edge in this mindblowing roleswitching comedy murder mystery set in the dizzying world of Atlantic City casinos In a TV interview Penn mentions his idea of a fun practical joke I wish someone were trying to kill me It would give focus to my life excitement Id be like James Bond Twenty million people hear him One decides to deliver a punchline hell never forget Made by people who thought Psycho was a comedy Penn Teller Get Killed they also wrote the piece features Caitlin Clarke as the femme fatale and David Patrick Kelly as the Edgar Allan Poeesque nutcase with a new mission Arthur Penn known for hip masterpieces like Bonnie and Clyde Alices Restaurant and Little Big Man directs with rollercoaster pacing and subversive intelligence