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Art forgery, cheeky schemes, and the fight to save a crumbling castle—Penelope has plans.

PENELOPE PULLS IT OFF

She tricks them, teases them, tantalises them, then...

1975 · 1h 24m · NR · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

The voluptuous Lady Charterley and her sizzling young daughter Penelope are facing ruin, and their castle is up for sale. The eccentric artist Owen creates copies of old masters, so our heroines set about saving their home by selling forged paintings.

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What is Penelope Pulls It Off about?

Penelope Pulls It Off is a 1975 Germany/United Kingdom comedy film directed by Peter Curran about Lady Charterley and her daughter Penelope, who, facing financial ruin, hatch a plan involving art forgery to save their ancestral castle.

Synopsis

The voluptuous Lady Charterley and her sizzling, sexy daughter Penelope are facing ruin. Their ancestral castle is in the hands of baliffs and up for sale. With the help of crazy, eccentric artist Owen who creates copies of old masters, and Jeremiah a young buck with a good eye for a quick deal (and a sexy figure) our heroines set about saving their home.
Details & Specs
Director
Peter Curran
Writers
Peter Curran, Jonathan Walters
Release
1975
Runtime
1h 24m
Country
Germany, United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Comedy
Also Known As
Penelope, Penelope smider kludene, I Penelopes tecken, Schwedischer Sommerwind, Original title: Penelope Pulls It Off

Why Cult

Artful Forgery Caper

The plot revolves around selling forged old masters, with eccentric artist Owen and the resourceful heroines pulling the strings.

Sexploitation Sensibilities

Expect a generous dose of sex, nudity, and cheeky humor as Penelope and Lady Charterley use every asset at their disposal.

Eccentric Cast of Schemers

From the sizzling Penelope to the offbeat artist Owen, the film offers a parade of colorful characters each playing their part in the castle-saving scheme.

Questions from the Vault

What is Penelope Pulls It Off about? +

Penelope Pulls It Off is about Lady Charterley and her daughter Penelope, who attempt to save their ancestral castle from ruin by teaming up with an eccentric artist to forge old master paintings.

When was Penelope Pulls It Off released? +

Penelope Pulls It Off was released in 1975.

Who directed Penelope Pulls It Off? +

Penelope Pulls It Off was directed by Peter Curran.

How long is Penelope Pulls It Off? +

Penelope Pulls It Off has a runtime of 84 minutes.

What genre is Penelope Pulls It Off? +

Penelope Pulls It Off is a comedy.

Where can I watch Penelope Pulls It Off? +

Penelope Pulls It Off is available to stream on SassyFlix.