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The Killing (1956)
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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.
Cast
Sterling Haydenas Johnny Clay
Coleen Grayas Fay
Vince Edwardsas Val Cannon
Jay C. Flippenas Marvin Unger
Ted de Corsiaas Patrolman Randy Kennan
Marie Windsoras Sherry Peatty
Elisha Cook Jr.as George Peatty
Joe Sawyeras Mike O'Reilly
James Edwardsas Track Parking Attendant
Timothy Careyas Nikki Arcane
Kola Kwarianias Maurice Oboukhoff
Jay Adleras Leo the Loanshark
Tito Vuoloas Joe Piano
Dorothy Adamsas Ruthie O'Reilly
Facts
| Release date | June 6, 1956 |
| Runtime | 85 min (1h 25m) โ shorter as the 1956 average of 122 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Crime |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $320,000 |
| IMDb | tt0049406 |
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Questions
How long is The Killing?
The Killing runs 85 minutes (1h 25m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Killing worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 1,768 votes, which places it #5 of 11 films released in 1956 in this index (top 64%) and #181 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Killing?
The Killing was directed by Stanley Kubrick. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Paths of Glory (1957), A Clockwork Orange (1971), The Shining (1980).
Who stars in The Killing?
Sterling Hayden as Johnny Clay; Coleen Gray as Fay; Vince Edwards as Val Cannon; Jay C. Flippen as Marvin Unger; Ted de Corsia as Patrolman Randy Kennan; Marie Windsor as Sherry Peatty.
What is The Killing rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Killing?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/102212.