Penelope
“The world’s most beautiful bank-robber”
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.
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Natalie Wood
Penelope
Ian Bannen
James B. Elcott
Dick Shawn
Dr. Gregory Mannix
Peter Falk
Lt. Horatio Bixbee
Jonathan Winters
Professor Klobb
Lila Kedrova
Princess Sadaba
Lou Jacobi
Ducky
Norma Crane
Mildred Halliday
Arthur Malet
Major Higgins
Jerome Cowan
Bank Manager
Arlene Golonka
Honeysuckle Rose
Amzie Strickland
Miss Serena
Bill Gunn
Sgt. Rothschild
Carl Ballantine
Boom Boom
Iggie Wolfington
Store Owner
Lewis Charles
Man Carrying Violin Case in Bank (uncredited)
Ron Charles
Truck Driver (uncredited)
John Daheim
Bank Guard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Screenplay & Story
- George Wells
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Penelope
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Hiller
George Wells, Howard Fast
John Williams
Harry Stradling Sr.
Rita Roland
Arthur M. Loew Jr., Joe Pasternak
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Hiller
Director
George Wells
Screenplay
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Rita Roland
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Arthur M. Loew Jr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penelope
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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.
Who directed Penelope?
Penelope was directed by Arthur Hiller.
Who stars in Penelope?
The principal cast of Penelope includes Natalie Wood, Ian Bannen, Dick Shawn, Peter Falk, Jonathan Winters.
When was Penelope released and how long is it?
Penelope was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Penelope?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Penelope was composed by John Williams.
Is Penelope based on a book or true story?
Penelope is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Howard Fast".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Penelope?
Penelope holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).