Penelope(1966)
The world’s most beautiful bank-robber
Penelope 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.
Penelope (1966) is a comedy and crime film directed by Arthur Hiller, released on November 10, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Natalie Wood, Ian Bannen, Dick Shawn and Peter Falk. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Hiller
- Writers:
- George Wells, Howard Fast
- Producers:
- Arthur M. Loew Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Sr.
- Composer:
- John Williams
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Penelope (1966) Trailer
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Penelope Cast & Crew
Main cast
Natalie Wood
as Penelope
Ian Bannen
as James B. Elcott
Dick Shawn
as Dr. Gregory Mannix
Peter Falk
as Lt. Horatio Bixbee
Jonathan Winters
as Professor Klobb
Lila Kedrova
as Princess Sadaba
Lou Jacobi
as Ducky
Norma Crane
as Mildred Halliday
Arthur Malet
as Major Higgins
- Jerome Cowan
Jerome Cowan
as Bank Manager
Arlene Golonka
as Honeysuckle Rose
Amzie Strickland
as Miss Serena
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Hiller, written by George Wells and Howard Fast, produced by Arthur M. Loew Jr..
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Penelope Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 24 ratings.
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Penelope – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Penelope online?
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Penelope (1966) is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Penelope?
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The main cast of Penelope (1966) includes Natalie Wood, Ian Bannen, Dick Shawn, Peter Falk and Jonathan Winters. The film was directed by Arthur Hiller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Penelope released?
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Penelope was released on November 10, 1966 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Penelope worth watching?
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Penelope (1966) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Penelope?
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Yes. The official Penelope trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.