Frank and Penelope

Frank and Penelope
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySean Patrick Flanery
Written byJohn Thaddeus (story by), Sean Patrick Flanery (screenplay)
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyA.J. Raitano
Edited byChris Patterson
Music by
Production
company
Rosebud studios
Release date
  • June 3, 2022 (2022-06-03)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States

Frank and Penelope is a 2022 American romantic crime film written and directed by Sean Patrick Flanery. The film stars Billy Budinich, Caylee Cowan, Kevin Dillon, Donna D'Errico, Lin Shaye, Johnathon Schaech, and Sean Patrick Flanery.[1][2] The film is a road movie that begins in the city of Austin, Texas traveling along a deserted stretch of dirt road miles from civilization.[3] It then takes place in the ghost town of Terlingua, Texas which devolves into chaos and violence after it is discovered that the proprietor of the motel and diner, Chisos, is a psychotic cannibal along with his sadistic family.[4] Frank and Penelope suddenly become immersed in a hellish nightmare, on a life and death journey, where escape is just a heart-pounding breath away.

Frank & Penelope had its world premiere at the Riviera International Film Festival in Italy on May 14, 2022.[5][6] It's also been screened as part of the Cannes Film Festival market where Fabrication Films acquired film rights.[7] Frank & Penelope was theatrically released in the United States on June 3, 2022.[8]

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  2. ^ "Frank and Penelope". radiotimes.com. Archived from the original on February 13, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  3. ^ "Frank & Penelope". San Antonio Current. June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  4. ^ Papadatos, Markos (June 11, 2022). "Sean Patrick Flanery talks about his new film 'Frank and Penelope'". Digital Journal. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  5. ^ "Frank & Penelope". Riviera International Film Festival. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  6. ^ Bolton, Cameron (June 1, 2022). "Sean Patrick Flanery Tries Hand at Directing With Frank & Penelope". MovieWeb. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  7. ^ Whittock, Jesse (May 9, 2022). "Fabrication Films Acquires International Sales Rights To 'The Boondock Saints' Actor Sean Patrick Flanery's 'Frank & Penelope' — Cannes Market". Deadline. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  8. ^ "Frank and Penelope". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved June 11, 2022.