Penelope (2006)
Overview
Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soul mate when she's sequestered inside her family's estate with only her parents to keep her company. This untraditional fairy tale about a girl who bucks convention to create her own happy ending.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $15,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $21,156,270.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 10.879 |
Directed By
Mark Palansky
Crew
Reese Witherspoon
Scott Steindorff
Jennifer Simpson
Robin Greenspun
Danny Greenspun
Andrew Molasky
Chris Curling
Christian Arnold-Beutel
Dylan Russell
Michael Roban
Leslie Caveny
Phil Robertson
Mark Palansky
Leslie Caveny
Amanda McArthur
Jill Taylor
Joby Talbot
Jon Gregory
John Reid
Martin Trevis
Susie Figgis
Michel Amathieu
Sean Guest
Paul Ritchie
TOP CAST
Christina Ricci
Penelope Wilhern
James McAvoy
Johnny/Max
Catherine O'Hara
Jessica Wilhern
Reese Witherspoon
Annie
Peter Dinklage
Lemon
Richard E. Grant
Franklin Wilhern
Simon Woods
Edward Vanderman
Nigel Havers
Mr. Vanderman
Christina Greatrex
Mrs. Vanderman
Michael Feast
Jake/Witch
Ronni Ancona
Wanda
Richard Leaf
Jack the Bartender
Lenny Henry
Krull
Nick Frost
Max
Russell Brand
Sam the Jazz Club Owner
James Howard
Reporter Outside Hospital 1
Paul Viragh
Reporter in Mr. Vanderman's Office
Eve Pearce
Old Lady Card Player
Martin McDougall
Dr. Stone
Burn Gorman
Larry
Simon Chandler
Doctor
Andrew Bailey
Floorman in Card Club
John Voce
Station Cop
Tallulah Evans
Little Girl in Photobooth
Pam Phillips
Old Lady in Photobooth
Shaun Parkes
Reporter Outside Hospital 2
Todd Boyce
Preacher
Matt Rippy
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Preston Nyman
Boy Pupil
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