Lonely Hearts Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Love can be murder.

Last modified: May. 25, 2007

Lonely Hearts

Release Date: Friday, April 13, 2007

Based on the true story, two homicide detectives track Martha Beck and Raymond Martinez Fernandez, a murderous pair known as the "Lonely Hearts Killers" who lured their victims through the personals.

Director: Todd Robinson

Starring: John Travolta • Salma Hayek • Jared Leto • Laura Dern

R Crime N/A

3.64 / 5.0

57% WILL SEE 43% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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 August 22, 1949, the homicidal lovers were sentenced to death. After numerous appeals, they were electrocuted on March 8, 1951, side-by-side in Sing Sing prison.

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Who stars in Lonely Hearts – Cast List

John Travolta
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Salma Hayek
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, House of Gucci
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Jared Leto
TRON: Ares, Masters of the Universe
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Laura Dern
Is This Thing On?, Jay Kelly

Who is making Lonely Hearts – Crew List

A look at Lonely Hearts behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Todd Robinson last helmed The Last Full Measure and Phantom. The film's writer Todd Robinson last penned The Last Full Measure and Phantom.

Director: Todd Robinson
Screenwriter: Todd Robinson
Producers: Danny Dimbort
George Furla
Avi Lerner
Trevor Short
John Thompson

Studios: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Company: Emmett/Furla Films
Millennium Films

Production – What we know about the Lonely Hearts

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Lonely Hearts movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong violence and sexual content, nudity and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Love can be murder.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Lonely Hearts Release Date: When was the film released?

Lonely Hearts was released in on Friday, April 13 , 2007. There were five other movies released on the same date, including Redline, Perfect Stranger and Disturbia.