Lonely Hearts (1991)
Release Year: 1991
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Самотни сърца, Conflito de Emoções, Wie ein Stachel im Fleisch, Contacto letal, Tappavat valheet
Director: Andrew Lane
Writer: Andrew Lane, R.E. Daniels
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Robert Kenner, Andrew Lane
Companies: Gibraltar Entertainment, Production company
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Budget: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: con man, detective, female frontal nudity, female nudity, female rear nudity, female star appears nude, interrupted sex, kissing while having sex, love, man, man and woman in shower, obsession, on the run, regret, revolver, sex scene, shower, two word title, widow, woman
Story
Lonely Hearts follows Alma, a lonely woman who becomes infatuated with Frank, a charming conman she meets at her late husband's grave. Frank seduces Alma and steals her money, but when he tries to leave town, he finds that Alma has followed him. Reluctant to involve the police and risk his freedom, Frank keeps Alma close while trying to find another mark. Meanwhile, a female private detective hired by one of Frank's other victims is hot on their trail.
Summary
Lonely Hearts is a neo-noir thriller directed by Andrew Lane in 1991. The film explores the dangerous allure of a conman and his lonely mark, as well as the lengths to which people will go to protect their secrets. The story unfolds through a series of seductions, betrayals, and narrowing escapes, set against a backdrop of gritty urban locations. The movie is notable for its frank portrayal of sexuality and violence, as well as its exploration of the complex dynamics between its characters.
