Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
John Travolta | ... | Elmer Robinson | |
James Gandolfini | ... | Det. Charles Hilderbrandt | |
Jared Leto | ... | Ray Fernandez | |
Salma Hayek | ... | Martha Beck | |
Scott Caan | ... | Det. Reilly | |
Laura Dern | ... | Rene Fodie | |
Michael Gaston | ... | D.A. Hunt | |
Bruce MacVittie | ... | Det. Eastman | |
Dan Byrd | ... | Eddie Robinson | |
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Andrew E. Wheeler | ... | Det. Tooley (as Andrew Wheeler) |
Alice Krige | ... | Janet Long | |
Dagmara Dominczyk | ... | Delphine Downing | |
John Doman | ... | Chief MacSwain | |
Bailee Madison | ... | Rainelle Downing | |
Ellen Travolta | ... | Ida |
In the late 1940's, Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez were America's notorious "Lonely Hearts Killers". Their lethal scam was simple; they would swindle and then viciously murder lovelorn war widows who would answer their personal ads in which Ray would describe himself as a sexy Latin Lover. Ironically, Ray's initial introduction to Martha was as a prospective mark. But when they met, it was love at first sight, perhaps as a result of their penchant for kinky sex and their mutual love for duplicity and easy money. With Martha posing as Ray's sister, they bilked elderly spinsters and widows of their savings and then viciously murdered them in a bloodbath of sexual frenzy. When they were arrested, Martha and Ray confessed to 12 killings, although it is believed the actual number is closer to 20. At their sensational trial, Martha and Ray cooed, held hands and seemed as though they could not get enough of each other. Their plea of not guilty by reason of insanity was rejected, and on ... Written by Anonymous
I'm losing faith in this forum and some of the people that vote here... How can you possibly rate this film as a 1 or 2 or 3? Each to their own I suppose and for whatever reasoning or motives... For myself, I found this movie to be excellent. It held my interest from start to finish - and the finish was satisfying. Gandolfini and Travolta were excellent as you would and should expect. Salma Hayek gave what I think should be an award winning performance. Jared Leto was also superb... I can't say I've noticed him in anything of note before this. It was also nice to see Laura Dern again - I've been hot for her since watching Rambling Rose : ) All I can say is watch this movie and decide for yourself. I definitely recommend it.