Two Pennies
Two Pennies

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Two Pennies

Movie
93 min
English

Young Jeni find out her collection of pennies can do real miracles she is at first thrilled. When evil circus lady- Maybelle the fortune teller tries to steal them she finds out quickly that sometimes you can judge a person on first sight.tt8165450

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Irvin KershnerGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A struggling screenwriter is drawn into a dangerous world of blackmail and murder when he becomes entangled with a mysterious woman. As he tries to navigate the treacherous situation, he finds himself caught between his ambition and his growing sense of self-preservation.

Critical Reception

Two Pennies received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. While some critics praised its suspenseful narrative and Culp's performance, others found the pacing uneven and the plot somewhat convoluted. Audiences generally appreciated the film's gritty atmosphere and noir-ish undertones.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful plot and atmospheric direction.

  • Robert Culp delivers a compelling performance as a man in over his head.

  • Some found the narrative structure occasionally confusing.

Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Director Irvin Kershner would later go on to direct 'Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back'.

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