The Killing 1956
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56 Reviews
89%
Gummy
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SplatCareer 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Johnny Clay
as Fay
as Val Cannon
as Marvin Unger
as Randy Kennan
as Sherry Peatty
as George Peatty
as Mike O'Reilly
as Track Parking Attendant
as Nikki Arcane
Director:
Writer:
Lionel White, Stanley Kubrick, Jim Thompson
Stars:
Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen, Ted de Corsia, Marie Windsor, Elisha Cook Jr., Joe Sawyer, James Edwards, Timothy Carey,
Genres:
Crime,Thriller
Release Date:
1956 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
85 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Killing
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
LW
JT
Cast
as Johnny Clay
as Fay
as Val Cannon
as Marvin Unger
as Randy Kennan
as Sherry Peatty
as George Peatty
as Mike O'Reilly
as Track Parking Attendant
as Nikki Arcane
as Maurice Oboukhoff
as Leo the Loanshark
as Joe Piano - motel manager
as Mrs. Ruthie O'Reilly
as 2nd American Airlines Clerk
as Mr. Grimes
as Lady with Small Dog
as Tiny
as Brown - American Airlines Clerk
as Woman Asking Kennan for Help
as American Airlines Clerk
as Plainclothesman at Airport
as Plainclothesman at Airport
as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
as Narrator (uncredited)
as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
as Track Guard Slugged by Johnny (uncredited)
as Chess Player (uncredited)
as Race Track P.A. Announcer (uncredited)
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Bill - Track Employee in Locker Room (uncredited)
as Track Employee in Locker Room (uncredited)
as Racetrack Cashier (uncredited)
as Man at Airport (uncredited)
as Racetrack Cashier (uncredited)
as Race Track Worker (uncredited)
as Track Officer (uncredited)
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