This is one jagged twisting ride you'll never forget.
Small-time criminal Watty Watts attempts to rob a convenience store with his drug-addict buddy, Billy Mack Black. The robbery, however, leads to murder, and soon Watty leaves Billy behind and goes on the run with his beloved girlfriend, Starlene. Heading toward Mexico, the fugitive couple gets plenty of media coverage, until there are even more people on their trail. Can Watty and Starlene make it south of the border without getting caught?
Love and a .45 (1994) is a crime and thriller film directed by C.M. Talkington, released on November 23, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Gil Bellows, Renée Zellweger, Rory Cochrane and Jeffrey Combs. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
Watch the official trailer for Love and a .45 before you stream it.
Gil Bellows
as Watty Watts
Renée Zellweger
as Starlene Cheatham
Rory Cochrane
as Billy Mack Black
Jeffrey Combs
as Dinosaur Bob
Jace Alexander
as Creepy Cody
Peter Fonda
as Vergil Cheatham
Ann Wedgeworth
as Thaylene Cheatham
Jack Nance
as Justice Thurman
Charlotte Ross
as Mary Ann
Michael Bowen
as Ranger X
Wiley Wiggins
as Young Clerk
Scott Roland
as Simp
Directed by C.M. Talkington, written by C.M. Talkington, produced by Darin Scott.
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 73 ratings.
***Quirky white trash crime spree satire tries too hard*** A young no-class couple from central Texas (Gil Bellows & Renee Zellweger) flee from loan sharks and a maniac ex-partner (Rory Cochrane), seeking a shotgun wedding and to escape to Mexico. "Love and a .45" (1994) is a satirical black comedy crime flick inspired by the Charles Starkweather killing spree of January, 1958, who was accompanied by his 14…
Reviewed on December 3, 2019
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Love and a .45 (1994) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Love and a .45 (1994) includes Gil Bellows, Renée Zellweger, Rory Cochrane, Jeffrey Combs and Jace Alexander. The film was directed by C.M. Talkington. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Love and a .45 was released on November 23, 1994 and runs for 1h 41m.
Love and a .45 (1994) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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