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Invisible Thread (1987)

Invisible Thread

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41m

Comedy, Science Fiction

March 18th, 1987

7.4/10

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Penn Jillette and Teller are called upon to display their unique brand of humor to save civilization from strange extraterrestrial beings who have invaded Earth and who, disgruntled and bored with the mundane nature of human life, threaten to blow up the planet unless someone gives them a good reason not to.

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Cast

Penn Jillette
Self
Teller
Self
Donald Acree
Wally
Evan Handler
Agent No. 1
Geoff Ewing
Agent No. 2
Florence Stanley
Receptionist
James Randi
Dr. Zwicki
G. Gordon Liddy
Sargeant Rambo
Deborah Rush
Dr. Norris
Nicholas Saunders
General
Full cast & crew

Directors

Bob Balaban
Full cast & crew

Producers

Amy J. Kaufman
associate producer
(as Amy Kaufman)
Timothy Marx
producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Penn Jillette
written by
(???)
Teller
written by
Penn Jillette
story
(uncredited)
Full cast & crew

Keywords

alien
magician
magic trick
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

March 18th, 1987 (United States of America)
March 18th, 1987 (United States of America) theatrical

Alternative Titles

Invisible Thread (original title)
Invisible Thread (United States of America)
Penn and Teller's Invisible Thread (United States of America)
All Alternative Titles

Running Times

41 min
45 min

Production Companies

Timothy Marx Productions
Mofo Productions

Distribution Companies

Showtime Entertainment (United States of America)

Other Companies

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. (special thanks)
United States Playing Card Company (special thanks)
Flosso-Hornman Magic (special thanks)

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