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Set in the late '40s, the vivid retelling of the real life murder spree of Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez, and its connection to the tragic story of Detective Elmer C. Robinson who helped capture the killers--but lost his wife in the process. Ray and Martha travel around together posing as brother and sister, preying on lonely, vulnerable women. Their scam first milks them of their life savings... See Full Description
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Drama, Thriller and Crime/Gangster |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 47 min. |
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| Release Date: |
April 13th, 2007 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for strong violence and sexual content, nudity and language. |
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| Distributors: |
Roadside Attractions, Samuel Goldwyn Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$187,389 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C+
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E! Online, Caroline Kepnes
"An A-list cast in B-movie territory is fun, but the lurid story is, sadly, as taut as a pool of fresh, gushing blood." more...
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C+ |
Entertainment Weekly, Owen Gleiberman
"...John Travolta and James Gandolfini, as cops, work up a dour camaraderie." more...
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B- |
filmcritic.com, Chris Cabin
"The film looks just good enough to take your mind off the botched job that (director) Robinson pulls on the film's perverse psychology." more...
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C |
New York Post, Lou Lumenick
"...a rather plodding movie." more...
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C |
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