Saving Penelope (2024)
This Isn't a Game. It's a Rescue Mission
Four lifelong friends embark on a daring heist to steal back a precious Tamagotchi from former friend turned nemesis Nick Wilkins. Lines are drawn and windows are smashed as they learn the importance of letting past grievances go.
Director: Gus Herbert-Müller
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 36 min
Release Date: March 24, 2024
Cast
- Alis Wyn Davies - Iona
- Pippa Walton - Esme
- Harry Bradley - Jordan
- Oscar Hewitt - Rufus
- Jude Crook - Nick Wilkins
- Lyle Fulton - Bartender
- Tommo Thomas - Uncle Reggie
- Star Antoniou - Young Esme (voice)
- Harlan Gardiner - Young Nick Wilkins (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Isabel Woodings
Cinematography: Sara Beshiri
Editing: Oscar Hewitt
Production: Jacco Macacco Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong, Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke
Keywords
gangster, female friendship, heist, criminal, old friends, board games, short film
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Saving Penelope about?
- Four lifelong friends embark on a daring heist to steal back a precious Tamagotchi from former friend turned nemesis Nick Wilkins. Lines are drawn and windows are smashed as they learn the importance of letting past grievances go.
- Who directed Saving Penelope?
- Saving Penelope was directed by Gus Herbert-Müller.
- Who stars in Saving Penelope?
- Saving Penelope stars Alis Wyn Davies, Pippa Walton, Harry Bradley, Oscar Hewitt, Jude Crook, Lyle Fulton.
- How long is Saving Penelope?
- Saving Penelope has a runtime of 36m (36 minutes).
- What genre is Saving Penelope?
- Saving Penelope is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was Saving Penelope produced?
- Saving Penelope was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Saving Penelope?
- The themes of Saving Penelope include: Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong, Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke.