The Killing

Name: The Killing
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1956
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen, Ted de Corsia

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19561h 25m7.6(1,746 votes)

CrimeThrillerDrama

Synopsis

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 h…

The Killing (1956) is a crime, thriller, and drama film directed by Stanley Kubrick. It stars Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, and Vince Edwards. The film runs for 1 hour 25 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.6 out of 10 from 1,746 votes.

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Director

Stanley Kubrick

Cast

Sterling Hayden

Johnny Clay

Coleen Gray

Fay

Vince Edwards

Val Cannon

Jay C. Flippen

Marvin Unger

Ted de Corsia

Patrolman Randy Kennan

Marie Windsor

Sherry Peatty

Elisha Cook Jr.

George Peatty

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Where can I watch The Killing?

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Who stars in The Killing?

The Killing stars Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, and Jay C. Flippen, and was directed by Stanley Kubrick.

How long is The Killing?

The Killing has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes.

When did The Killing come out?

The Killing was released in 1956.

What genre is The Killing?

The Killing is a crime, thriller, and drama film.

Is The Killing worth watching?

The Killing holds an average audience score of 7.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.