In the late 1940s, martha beck and raymond fernandez were americas notorious lonely hearts killers. Lonely hearts is the directorial debut of todd robinson, grandson of the reallife elmer, to whom the movie is dedicated. A remake of 1970s the honeymoon killers, lonely hearts follows long island police detectives elmer robinson john travolta and charles hildebrandt james gandolfini as they chase down reallife killers ray fernandez and martha beck salma hayek. The most famous phrases, film quotes and movie lines by john travolta. John travolta, james gandolfini, salma hayek, jared leto and laura dern star in this crimethriller, based on a true story. Lonely hearts, an american film starring john travolta, based on the lonely hearts killers, fernandez and beck. Lonely hearts by todd robinson john travolta, james. Robinson and charles hildebrandt, a pair of homicide detectives who are on the trail of lovers on a crime. This is the 3rd film about the lonely hearts killers. His acting career declined through the 1980s, but enjoyed a. Apr, 2007 lonely hearts is the directorial debut of todd robinson, grandson of the reallife elmer, to whom the movie is dedicated.
J ohn travolta frowns his way through a lovingly recreated 1940s in this truecrime yarn based on the doings of the lonely hearts killers directed, in a bizarre footnote, by the grandson of. Buster robinson john travolta to track and arrest a couple known as the lonely hearts killers played by jared leto and salma hayek during the late 1940s after the suicide of his wife. Shot in desaturated shades by peter levy, it is at least the third. In addition, travolta starred opposite denzel washington in director tony scotts remake of the taking of pelham 1 2 3, and he provided the voice of the lead character in walt. Although the film takes several liberties for instance, the real martha beck was over two hundred pounds, weighing. See more ideas about john travolta, movies and i movie. The following is the filmography of american actor, director, screenwriter, producer, singer, dancer, musician and pilot john travolta travolta first became well known in the 1970s, after appearing on the television series welcome back, kotter 19751979 and starring in the box office successes saturday night fever and grease. John joseph travolta born february 18, 1954 is an american actor, singer and dancer. Lonely hearts is a 2006 film depicting the efforts of nassau county detective elmer c.
Lonely hearts is a vivid retelling of the real life murder spree of martha beck and. Lonely hearts succeeds better than many crime dramas in. Byrd was loosely related to velma barfield, the woman who killed. Lonely hearts 2006 john travolta dvd rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. Lonely hearts stars salma hayek and jared leto as the two lovers, and john travolta and james gandolfini as the detectives hunting them down.
It was directed by the grandson of john travolta s character. A beautifully photographed remake of 1970 cult bmovie the honeymoon. Travolta first became well known in the 1970s, after appearing on the television series welcome back, kotter 19751979 and starring in the box office successes saturday night fever and grease. James walters aka jamie walters from 90210 fame, plays a boy sent to the boys ranch who is really a good kid at heart. John travolta full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Robinson john travolta his own life a tragedy in itself connects deeply with these. Several genres and plotlines intertwine in lonely hearts but dont connect, creating an uneven and unsatisfying film. Elmer robinson john travolta, still grieving the loss of his suicidal wife. Robinson and charles hildebrandt, a pair of homicide detectives who. Rent lonely hearts 2006 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix.
Directed by todd robinson and starring john travolta, james gandolfini, jared leto and salma hayek. In the same year, she made a minor appearance as a gossipy woman, in the movie, waitin to live, it was directed by her brother, joey travolta. 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. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. The pair conned lonely women in the 1940s and, after milking them of their money and breaking. Salma hayek and ray fernandez jared leto, known as the lonely hearts killers, prey. Lonely hearts is a vivid retelling of the real life murder spree of martha beck and raymond fernandez americas notorious lonely hearts killers and its conn. No damage to the jewel case or item cover, no scuffs, scratches, cracks, or holes. It was directed by the grandson of john travoltas character.
Elmer robinson john travolta, still grieving the loss of his suicidal wife, pursues two notorious murderers in 1940s new york. Lonely hearts 2006 todd robinson cast and crew allmovie. Lonely hearts retells the real life murder spree of martha beck and raymond fernandez and its connection to the tragic story of detective elmer c. Hearts 2006 john travolta and james gandolfini at an event for lonely hearts 2006. The story of beck and fernandez was also the subject of the 1970 film the honeymoon killers, directed by leonard kastle and the 1996 film deep crimson, directed by arturo ripstein. Robinson and charles hildebrandt, a pair of homicide detectives who are on the trail of lovers on a crime spree. John travolta celebrity profile check out the latest john travolta photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. I think you might like it video short 2012 john travolta savages 2012 dennis. His father was of italian descent and his mother was of irish ancestry. It is a neonoir based on the true story of the notorious lonely hearts killers spree killing of the 1940s, martha beck and raymond fernandez. An item that is used but still in very good condition. His father owned a tire repair shop called travolta tires in hillsdale, nj. The evil duo of ray fernandez and martha beck salma hayek take advantage of elderly widows, stealing as much money as they can after gaining the victims confidence, and then murdering their mark.
Travolta rose to fame during the 1970s, appearing on the television series welcome back, kotter 19751979 and starring in the box office successes saturday night fever 1977 and grease 1978. Lonely hearts john travolta based on a true story 2007. Lonely hearts 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Everything you need to know about lonely hearts movie 2007. John travolta, james gandolfini, salma hayek, jared leto, laura dern and scott caan. Lonely hearts tells us the real story of the lonely hearts killers, the couple martha beck and raymond martinez played by salma hayek and jared leto and the police investigation conducted by an obstinate detective john travolta recently traumatized with the unexplainable suicide of his wife. Aug 16, 2017 odd robinsons lonely hearts features john travolta and james gandolfini as elmer c. John travolta, james gandolfini, salma hayek, todd robinson, boaz davidson, holly wiersma, millennium films. Ellen travolta biography facts, childhood, family life. Lonely hearts is a 2006 american film directed and written by todd robinson.
The movie is directed by todd robinson and featured john travolta, james gandolfini and salma hayek as lead characters. Lonely heart, a 1985 japanese film directed by nobuhiko obayashi. The lonely hearts killers also inspired the 2006 lonely hearts movie starring john travolta and salma hayek. Lonely hearts on dvd july 31, 2007 starring john travolta, salma hayek, jared leto, laura dern. John travolta list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Two homicide detectives track down martha beck and raymond martinez. Ellen travolta was born on october 6, 1939 in englewood, new jersey, usa. Apr, 2007 watch the movie trailer for lonely hearts 2007. The film is directed by todd robinson, whose grandfather was the police who is the basis for john travolta s character. Lonely hearts 2006 stream and watch online moviefone. Based on a true story, the drama focuses on two homicide detectives searching for the lonely hearts killers, who pick their victims from the personals.
A some parts are unnecessarily graphic, however the cinematography is wonderful, and the acting strong, with superb performances from the allstar cast. Lonely heart is a crimedrama thriller based on a true story of americas notorious lonely hearts killers as chronicled by director todd robinson. Lonely hearts based on the true story, two homicide detectives track martha beck and raymond martinez fernandez, a murderous pair known as the. In 2006, ellen travolta performed as ida, in the crime thriller movie, lonely hearts. The following is the filmography of american actor, director, screenwriter, producer, singer, dancer, musician and pilot john travolta. John travolta and james gandolfini join lonely hearts. Lonely hearts dvd 2007 r widescreen john travolta ebay. John joseph travolta was born in englewood, new jersey, one of six children of helen travolta nee helen cecilia burke and salvatoresamuel j. Martha becks story was featured in the lonely hearts episode of tv crime drama series cold case. Lonely hearts john travolta, james gandolfini, salma hayek, jared leto and laura dern star in this crimethriller, based on a true story. John travolta stars as a music teacher on a boys farm in 1955 texas. Disturbance, the hit action picture swordfish, the successful scifi movie battlefield earth, based upon the bestselling novel by l. Detective robinson john travolta and detective hildebrandt james gandolfini are the homicide detectives who bring the couple to justice. Product description john travolta, james gandolfini, salma hayek, jared leto and laura dern star in this crimethriller, based on a true story.
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A valiant effort filled with technical and design excellence, overall, as a film lonely hearts is emptier and more alone than the victims of beck and fernandez. Millennium films directed by todd robinson starring. Based on the true story, two homicide detectives track martha beck and raymond martinez fernandez, a murderous pair known as the lonely hearts. Todd robinson will direct john travolta and james gandolfini in lonely hearts, according to variety. A film about mark david chapman in the days leading up to the infamous murder of. Martha beck salma hayek and ray fernandez jared leto. The movie had her brother, john travolta, in the lead role. John travolta and james gandolfini in lonely hearts. Todd robinsons lonely hearts features john travolta and james gandolfini as elmer c. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies.
Find movie and film cast and crew information for lonely hearts 2006 todd robinson on allmovie. Lonely hearts, an american film starring eric roberts. With john travolta, salma hayek, jared leto, james gandolfini. Released 2006, lonely hearts stars john travolta, james gandolfini, salma hayek, jared leto the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 47 min, and received a score of 60 out of 100 on metacritic. Walking on the moon 3d documentary short 2005 jim irwin voice be cool. John travolta, james gandolfini, jared leto, salma hayek, scott caan, laura dern, alice krige, jason graystanford, michael gaston. Details about lonely hearts dvd 2007 r widescreen john travolta. The film is directed by todd robinson, whose grandfather was the police who is the basis for john travoltas character. His acting career declined through the 1980s, but enjoyed a resurgence in the 1990s with his role in pulp. Two homicide detectives track down martha beck and raymond martinez fernandez, a murderous pair known as the lonely hearts killers who lured their victims through personal ads in newspapers. After just seeing the movie shout for the first time, i came away with a feel good impression. Martha beck salma hayek and ray fernandez jared leto, known as the lonely hearts killers, prey on spinsters and war widows, leaving a trail of corpses in their wake. Lonely hearts is an english movie released on 21 october, 2006.