Love and a .45

"Love and a .45" (1994) is a satirical black comedy crime flick inspired by the Charles Starkweather killing spree of January, 1958, who was accompanied by his 14 year-old girlfriend. Set in rural Texas, the film follows a criminal and his girlfriend who plan a convenience store robbery to pay off debts to local gangsters, only to find themselves on the run after things go wrong. A young couple's crime spree captures media attention, leading them to flee to Mexico with their lives in danger, becoming celebrities among those who romanticize their violent exploits. The film follows Watty and his girlfriend Starlene as they navigate their turbulent relationship, crime, and ultimately, a deadly showdown that will determine their fate.