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Les Magouilleurs

Original title: Penn & Teller Get Killed
  • 1989
  • R
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
2.1K
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Les Magouilleurs (1989)
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The "bad boys of magic" go over the edge in this mind-blowing, role-switching comedy murder mystery set in the dizzying world of Atlantic City casinos.The "bad boys of magic" go over the edge in this mind-blowing, role-switching comedy murder mystery set in the dizzying world of Atlantic City casinos.The "bad boys of magic" go over the edge in this mind-blowing, role-switching comedy murder mystery set in the dizzying world of Atlantic City casinos.

  • Director
    • Arthur Penn
  • Writers
    • Penn Jillette
    • Teller
  • Stars
    • Penn Jillette
    • Teller
    • Caitlin Clarke
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Arthur Penn
    • Writers
      • Penn Jillette
      • Teller
    • Stars
      • Penn Jillette
      • Teller
      • Caitlin Clarke
    • 24User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Penn Jillette
    Penn Jillette
    • Penn
    • (as Penn)
    Teller
    Teller
    • Teller
    Caitlin Clarke
    Caitlin Clarke
    • Carlotta
    • (as Celia McGuire)
    • …
    David Patrick Kelly
    David Patrick Kelly
    • The Fan
    Leonardo Cimino
    Leonardo Cimino
    • Ernesto
    Celia McGuire
    • Officer McNamara
    Bill Randolph
    Bill Randolph
    • Floor Director
    John Miller
    John Miller
    • Steve the bandleader
    Ellen Whyte
    • Makeup Woman
    Ted Neustadt
    • Bob the host
    Tudor Sherrard
    • 1st Frat Boy
    Billy Morrissette
    Billy Morrissette
    • 2nd Frat Boy
    Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer
    • 3rd Frat Boy
    Leonard Parker
    • Airport Porter
    Christopher Durang
    Christopher Durang
    • Jesus Freak
    Camille Saviola
    Camille Saviola
    • Airport Security Guard
    Gwendolyn Shepherd
    • Mother
    • (as Gwen Shepherd)
    Avanti Taylor
    • Little Girl
    • Director
      • Arthur Penn
    • Writers
      • Penn Jillette
      • Teller
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    6jackrabbitslims-1

    pretty freaky deaky

    this movie has some interesting stunts that are pulled, but I kept asking myself during the duration of the film, Is Penn the guy who does the "next on Comedy Central" voice. Otherwise I could dig this movie, jay and silent bob seemed to rip it off a little bit.
    wishkah7

    "Are We Live"?!

    Penn Jillette gets a death wish literally in this hilarious comedy featuring our favorite magicians Penn and Teller. Penn announces on live national television that he wishes someone were out to kill him, and on the way to Atlantic City, Penn and Teller get into a lot of mishaps when they are just about to die a gruesome death, the 'murderers' turn out to be people they know! Laugh out loud funny!

    The funniest part of the movie was when Teller passes a theater playing a Stooge marathon of Shemp episodes and people walk out angry, and one heckler passes by and says, "Personally, I'm a Joe Besser fan"! In case nobody knew, Penn and Teller are fans of The Three Stooges. Also, Penn is a huge fan of classic rock from the 1960's and 1970's! It even shows how their magic tricks are done, as well!

    If you want to see a movie with Penn and Teller that will keep you laughing this one is it! It's a movie anyone will enjoy! I sure did! I give it 4 stars!
    8ericzillazillo

    Brilliant black humor

    Penn and Teller is a fictional film about how inviting killers to your head on national TV can lead to potential problems, even if you are Penn and Teller.

    This film embodies almost everything that is Penn and Teller, because that is what a Penn and Teller film should represent: Penn and Teller. Let's get the bad out of the way first: The acting in the film is decent and comical, but not superb - especially the actors that play the side roles. Of course considering Penn and Teller are magicians whose job is to act in a way that conceals their tricks, their acting is not bad, although it feels like something is missing, especially in the more "emotional" parts of the film.

    Also, there's a slight issue with the writing. The film is sort of a mix between comedy and thriller, but the twists are generally somewhat predictable, and a lot of the humor does not cause explosive laughter. Again, the writing is just a wee bit weak, but in my opinion not the main point of the film.

    What the point of the film is though is lots of Penn and Teller: The viewer gets to see plenty of magic tricks and how they are done, Penn and Teller make commentary on various forms of superstition, and deliver what is in my opinion the silliest, somewhat apologetic yet quite possibly best ending a film could ever have.

    Overall, I would recommend Penn and Teller Get Killed, even if I were on national TV.
    Louie-12

    You can't go wrong with magic, death, and Euro-trash.

    This movie is a must see for Penn and Teller fans. The story line reflects a lot about how the Bad Boys of Magic really act while on the road.

    The constant pranks are imminently entertaining. The movie drags a bit near the end, but leads up to a great surprise for fans of the magic twosome.

    The film may not sustain itself well for viewers who aren't very familiar with Penn and Teller. Still, you can't help but enjoy the frenzied nuttiness of the airport scene.
    6theinnersanctum_

    Not as good as their stage show.

    Being a big Penn and Teller fan, and after hearing about this movie I was looking forwards to seeing it, and was gratified when, on a lonely Friday night, I saw it was showing on TV.

    It started a little slowly, but I persevered, watching on. Yes it's a mildly amusing film. Certainly it gives us an insight into the world of the magicians, but when it comes down to it, it's simply a series of magic tricks strung together by a very thin plot. The tricks themselves are quite impressive, but in no way are they comparable to the magnificence of the duos live shows. It just doesn't compete. Worth watching but don't look forwards to anything special.

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    • Trivia
      When Teller is being held down with ropes by audience members, the one closest to Penn Jillette is James Randi, aka "The Amazing Randi". A close friend and mentor, Randi wrote the book "The Faith Healers" and exposed psychic doctors to the public, a driving plot point in the film.
    • Goofs
      When Penn is being removed from the casino by the cop, his chants of "Attica! Attica!" don't match his mouth. That's because he originally sang "We shall overcome! We shall overcome!" as can be seen in the trailer.
    • Quotes

      Penn: Ah, the revolution! Starting in the most unlikely of places: Trump Casino, Atlantic City!

    • Crazy credits
      To hide the fact that Caitlin Clarke played a dual role, she also was credited under the pseudonym 'Celia McGuire'. The closing credits reveal the pseudonym with the consecutive credits: Officer McNamara...Celia McGuire Celia McGuire...Caitlin Clarke
    • Connections
      Features Penn & Teller Go Public (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Subterranean Homesick Blues
      Performed by Penn Jillette

      Written by Bob Dylan

      ©1965 Warner Bros. Inc.

      Performed by Penn Jillette

      [Penn quotes the lyrics to test his mic in the first scene and later while almost being operated on]

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Penn & Teller Get Killed
    • Filming locations
      • Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
    • Production company
      • Lorimar Film Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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