Les plaisirs de Pénélope

Titre original : Penelope

1966
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1h 37min

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6,2/10

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Penelope (Wood) marries James Elcott (Ian Bannen) after a very brief courtship, and as his star rises in the banking business, he spends less and less time with her. Penelope devises what she thinks is a good plan to get James' attention - disguising herself as an old lady and robbing his bank. Unfortunately, the robbery is successful, and now Penelope has bigger problems on her hands. Adding extra fizz to this effervescent caper comedy is buoyant and joyful music from John Williams' early days as a film composer. Williams demonstrates his skills with pop and jazz in a score that includes the title tune, featuring lyrics by Leslie Bricusse (Victor/Victoria, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory).

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Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueComedy about a flighty, bored, kleptomaniac wife of a banker who robs her husband's bank of $60,000.Comedy about a flighty, bored, kleptomaniac wife of a banker who robs her husband's bank of $60,000.Comedy about a flighty, bored, kleptomaniac wife of a banker who robs her husband's bank of $60,000.

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6,2/10

2,2 k

MA NOTE

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Anecdotes
After Les plaisirs de Pénélope (1966), Natalie Wood bought herself out of her Warner Bros. contract for $175,000 and fired her staff of agents, managers and lawyers. She didn't make another film for three years.

Gaffes
The milk on Dr. Gregory's suit disappears and the suit is completely dry from one shot to the next.

Citations
Lt. Bixbee: You see, in the neighborhood that I come from, a kid had 3 chances. He could be a hood, he could be a cop, he could be a priest. Well, I was too clumsy to steal, and we weren't Catholic.

Crédits fous
The opening credits are animated. Black hands without a body steal the diamonds contained in the first letter in the first name of the actors and crew members.

Connexions
Featured in Penelope's Fashion Show (1966)

Bandes originales
Penelope
Words by Leslie Bricusse
Music by John Williams (as Johnny Williams)

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8/10

a surprisingly delightful, witty, funny film!

This film is highly underrated. I have heard of how "Penelope" was a flop from other sources. I saw it on TCM today as one of the birthday tributes to Natalie Wood. To my surprise, I found this film highly entertaining. The dialogue was witty and funny. Love the humor. This is one of the comedic best of Natalie Wood! Dick Shawn, Peter Falk, and Ian Bannen, who played her analyst, a police detective, and her husband respectively, did a fantastic job as the three men who fell in love with Penelope. A very funny film, brilliant, brilliant film! I was not very fond of 60's humor, but I still found this film hilarious. Whether you are a fan of 60's comedies or not, I assure that you will enjoy it as much as I do.