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The Honeymoon Killers

A disillusioned nurse, struggling with her own body image, becomes entangled in a web of deceit as she accompanies her manipulative boyfriend, who wears a toupee, on a series of scams, prioritizing her involvement over her own moral compass.

In the early 1950s, Martha Beck, a bitter and overweight head nurse, joins a lonely hearts club after being signed up by her best friend. She meets Ray Fernandez, a charming Spanish immigrant, and they fall in love. However, Ray reveals his true nature as a con man who scams lonely women, and Martha decides to join him on his cons, pretending to be his sister. As they travel together, their differences in style cause problems, and Martha's jealousy threatens to be their downfall.

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Info about The Honeymoon Killers

Studio(s): Roxanne Company, American International Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Feb 04, 1970

Production Country: United States

Budget: $200,000.00

Genres:Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller