Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread
Synopsis
Penn Jillette and Teller are called upon to display their unique brand of humor to save civilization from strange extraterrestrial beings who have invaded Earth and who, disgruntled and bored with the mundane nature of human life, threaten to blow up the planet unless someone gives them a good reason not to.
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Penn Jillette
Penn
Teller
Teller
Donald Acree
Wally
Evan Handler
Agent No. 1
Geoff Ewing
Agent No. 2
Florence Stanley
Receptionist
James Randi
Dr. Zwicki
G. Gordon Liddy
Sargeant Rambo
Deborah Rush
Dr. Norris
Nicholas Saunders
General
Isao Sato
Scientist
Dick Cavett
Dick Cavett
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol
Whodini
Whodini
Joe Franklin
Peter Wolf
Lydia Lunch
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Balaban
- Screenplay & Story
- Penn Jillette, Teller
- Original Score
- David Van Tieghem
- Original Title
- Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 41m
- Production Studios
- Mofo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Balaban
Penn Jillette, Teller
David Van Tieghem
Jacek Laskus
Pam Wise
Amy J. Kaufman, Timothy Marx
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Balaban
Director
Penn Jillette
Writer
Teller
Writer
Amy J. Kaufman
Producer
Timothy Marx
Producer
Jacek Laskus
Director of Photography
Pam Wise
Editor
John Arnone
Production Design
Jeanette Oleksa
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread about?
Penn Jillette and Teller are called upon to display their unique brand of humor to save civilization from strange extraterrestrial beings who have invaded Earth and who, disgruntled and bored with the mundane nature of human life, threaten to blow up the planet unless someone gives them a good reason not to.
Who directed Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread?
Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread was directed by Bob Balaban.
Who stars in Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread?
The principal cast of Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread includes Penn Jillette, Teller, Donald Acree, Evan Handler, Geoff Ewing.
When was Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread released and how long is it?
Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread was composed by David Van Tieghem.