Love and a .45
“This is one jagged twisting ride you'll never forget.”
Synopsis
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?
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Love and a .45 Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-09-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- C.M. Talkington
- Screenplay & Story
- C.M. Talkington
- Original Score
- Tom Verlaine
- Original Title
- Love and a .45
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Trimark Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
C.M. Talkington
C.M. Talkington
Tom Verlaine
Tom Richmond
Bob Ducsay
Darin Scott
Department Leadership Roster
C.M. Talkington
Director
C.M. Talkington
Writer
Tom Verlaine
Original Music Composer
Deborah Pastor
Production Design
Kari Perkins
Costume Design
Bob Ducsay
Editor
Tom Richmond
Director of Photography
Darin Scott
Producer
Russell Towery
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Love and a .45 about?
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?
Who directed Love and a .45?
Love and a .45 was directed by C.M. Talkington.
Who stars in Love and a .45?
The principal cast of Love and a .45 includes Gil Bellows, Renée Zellweger, Rory Cochrane, Jeffrey Combs, Jace Alexander.
When was Love and a .45 released and how long is it?
Love and a .45 was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Love and a .45?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love and a .45 was composed by Tom Verlaine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love and a .45?
Love and a .45 holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).