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The Killing

The Killing

In all its fury and violence...

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Killing
  • Genres: Crime, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1956-06-06
  • Runtime: 85 minutes
  • Rating: 7.66/10 (1585 votes)
  • Budget: $320,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: United Artists, Harris-Kubrick Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.1698
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

as Johnny Clay

Coleen Gray

Coleen Gray

as Fay

Vince Edwards

Vince Edwards

as Val Cannon

Jay C. Flippen

Jay C. Flippen

as Marvin Unger

Ted de Corsia

Ted de Corsia

as Randy Kennan

Marie Windsor

Marie Windsor

as Sherry Peatty

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

as George Peatty

Joe Sawyer

Joe Sawyer

as Mike O'Reilly

James Edwards

James Edwards

as Track Parking Attendant

Timothy Carey

Timothy Carey

as Nikki Arcane

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Racetrack Robbery Scene

Bar Fight Scene

Planning The Heist

Official Trailer

Michael Lehmann on THE KILLING

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Killing?

The Killing is a Crime, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1956-06-06.

Who are the main actors in The Killing?

The main cast includes Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen, Ted de Corsia, .

Where can I watch The Killing online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Killing is available.

Is The Killing based on a true story?

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What is the IMDb rating of The Killing?

The Killing has an IMDb rating of 7.66/10 based on 1585 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Killing?

The movie had a production budget of $320,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Killing?

The soundtrack was composed by United Artists, Harris-Kubrick Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Killing filmed?

The Killing was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Killing?

The total runtime of The Killing is 85 minutes.

Is The Killing suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Killing?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Killing.

Does The Killing have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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