The Crooked Hearts_
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.
Starring
Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Rosalind Russell, Ross Martin
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Crooked Hearts was released 54 years ago in 1972.
Overview
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...
The Crooked Hearts is a Crime, Comedy, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 14m.
CAST (12)
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Rex Willoughby
Rosalind Russell
Laurita Dorsey
Ross Martin
Serg. Daniel Shine
Michael Murphy
Frank Adamic
Kent Smith
James Simpson
Dick Van Patten
Edward
PC
Patrick Campbell
Taxi driver
Maureen O'Sullivan
Lillian Stanton
Liam Dunn
Writer
Penny Marshall
Waitress
Kenneth Tobey
Fisherman
Bill Zuckert
Security guard
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Crooked Hearts?
The Crooked Hearts has a runtime of 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Who stars in The Crooked Hearts?
The cast of The Crooked Hearts includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Rosalind Russell, Ross Martin, Michael Murphy, Kent Smith.
What is the rating of The Crooked Hearts?
The Crooked Hearts has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Comedy
TV Movie