The Crooked Hearts
Synopsis
A charming but somewhat larcenous widow attempts to snare a rich bachelor through a lonely hearts club, but her scheme boomerangs into a deadly cat-and-mouse game. This marked the TV-movie debut of both Rosalind Russell and Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and was sadly also Russell's last film role.
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The Crooked Hearts (1972)
Type: Featurette • Published 2016-07-03
Top Cast
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Rosalind Russell
Laurita Dorsey
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Rex Willoughby
Ross Martin
Daniel Shine
Michael Murphy
Frank Adamic
Maureen O'Sullivan
Lillian Stanton
Kent Smith
James Simpson
Liam Dunn
Writer
Dick Van Patten
Desk Clerk
Penny Marshall
Waitress
Bill Zuckert
Security Guard
Kenneth Tobey
Fisherman
Jason Wingreen
Jeweler
Ron Pinkard
Fliesher
Pauline Drake
Mrs. Coolidge
Ralph Manza
Factory Owner
Ezelle Poule
Mrs. Fenton
Patrick Campbell
Taxicab Driver #2
William Molloy
Bellboy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Sandrich
- Screenplay & Story
- A.J. Russell
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- The Crooked Hearts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Sandrich
A.J. Russell, Colin Watson
Billy Goldenberg
Joseph F. Biroc
Gene Fowler Jr.
Allen S. Epstein
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Sandrich
Director
A.J. Russell
Screenplay
Allen S. Epstein
Producer
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
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What is The Crooked Hearts about?
A charming but somewhat larcenous widow attempts to snare a rich bachelor through a lonely hearts club, but her scheme boomerangs into a deadly cat-and-mouse game. This marked the TV-movie debut of both Rosalind Russell and Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and was sadly also Russell's last film role.
Who directed The Crooked Hearts?
The Crooked Hearts was directed by Jay Sandrich.
Who stars in The Crooked Hearts?
The principal cast of The Crooked Hearts includes Rosalind Russell, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Ross Martin, Michael Murphy, Maureen O'Sullivan.
When was The Crooked Hearts released and how long is it?
The Crooked Hearts was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crooked Hearts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crooked Hearts was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
Is The Crooked Hearts based on a book or true story?
The Crooked Hearts is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Colin Watson".