Penelope (1966)
Penelope is a 1966 comedy movie directed by Arthur Hiller, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Natalie Wood, Ian Bannen and Dick Shawn.
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 answers
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, 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.
When was Penelope released?
Penelope was released on 10 November 1966.
How long is Penelope?
Penelope runs 1h 38m.
Who made Penelope?
Penelope was directed by Arthur Hiller.
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 as Bank Manager
- Arlene Golonka as Honeysuckle Rose
- Amzie Strickland as Miss Serena