Bad Penny
“Heads Or Tails...”
Synopsis
An hard-core farce about a niece who inherits her dead uncle's money, but has to find it before collecting. Standing in Penny's way is her wicked, vile aunt who would inherit everything if something were to happen to Penny. The evil aunt hatches many plots to kill Penny off.
Top Cast
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Samantha Fox
Penny Hickey
Molly Malone
Celeste Hickey
Don Peterson
Keith
Kurt Mann
Sex Club Sidney
Robert Kerman
Sidney in the Bar
Anna St. James
Georgette Sanders
Girl with Cowboy
Clea Carson
Girl in Kiddy Pool
Roger Caine
Sidney LePew
Marlow Ferguson
Basil the Butler
Karl Murdoch
Dave Ruby
Guy in Kiddy Pool
Ben Pierce
Cowboy
Tony Mansfield
Band Member - Denim Shirt
Peter Ross
Michael Thorpe
Band Member - Fringed Ves
Adam de Haven
Mr. Richards
Hector Morales
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Vincent
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Slobodian
- Original Title
- Bad Penny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- H&V Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Vincent
Bill Slobodian
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Vincent
Director
Bill Slobodian
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Penny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bad Penny about?
An hard-core farce about a niece who inherits her dead uncle's money, but has to find it before collecting. Standing in Penny's way is her wicked, vile aunt who would inherit everything if something were to happen to Penny. The evil aunt hatches many plots to kill Penny off.
Who directed Bad Penny?
Bad Penny was directed by Chuck Vincent.
Who stars in Bad Penny?
The principal cast of Bad Penny includes Samantha Fox, Molly Malone, Don Peterson, Kurt Mann, Robert Kerman.
When was Bad Penny released and how long is it?
Bad Penny was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Penny?
Bad Penny holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).