The Killing
1956, English. Directed by Stanley Kubrick.
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Career criminal Johnny Clay recruits a sharpshooter, a crooked police officer, a bartender and a betting teller named George, among others, for one last job before he goes straight and gets married. But when George tells his restless wife about the scheme to steal millions from the racetrack where he works, she hatches a plot of her own.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Stanley KubrickDirector
- Sterling HaydenJohnny Clay
- Coleen GrayFay
- Vince EdwardsVal Cannon
- Jay C. FlippenMarvin Unger
- Ted de CorsiaPatrolman Randy Kennan
- Marie WindsorSherry Peatty
- Elisha Cook Jr.George Peatty
- Joe SawyerMike O'Reilly
- James EdwardsTrack Parking Attendant
- Timothy CareyNikki Arcane
- Kola KwarianiMaurice Oboukhoff
- Jay AdlerLeo the Loanshark
Details
- Released
- 6 June 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stanley Kubrick
- Budget
- $320K
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The Killing: quick answers
Is The Killing worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 1,783 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Killing?
The Killing runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Killing have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Killing. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Killing suitable for kids?
The Killing is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Killing?
If you liked The Killing, try The Air I Breathe, Miller's Crossing, Bound.
Who directed The Killing?
The Killing (1956) was directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards.