Penelope
"The world’s most beautiful bank-robber"
Originally released in 1966. Penelope is a comedy/crime film. directed by Arthur Hiller.
Starring Natalie Wood, Ian Bannen, and Dick Shawn
Synopsis
When Penelope gets married to banker James Elcott, she finds him too preoccupied with work to pay much attention to her, so she robs his bank in disguise. After she confesses to her psychiatrist, Greg Mannix, he offers to return the money for her, as he is secretly in love with her. However, he abandons the money when the police approach. Penelope becomes determined to admit to the crime, but neither James nor the police believe her story.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (23 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penelope about?
When Penelope gets married to banker James Elcott, she finds him too preoccupied with work to pay much attention to her, so she robs his bank in disguise. After she confesses to her psychiatrist, G...
Who directed Penelope?
Penelope was directed by Arthur Hiller.
How long is Penelope?
Penelope has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Penelope released?
Penelope was released on November 10, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Penelope?
The main cast of Penelope includes Natalie Wood, Ian Bannen, Dick Shawn, Peter Falk, Jonathan Winters.