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The Killing

The Killing

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The Killing
1956 1h 25m7.6

The Killing

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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.

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DirectorStanley Kubrick
ScreenplayStanley Kubrick, Jim Thompson
StatusReleased
ReleasedJune 6, 1956
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 25m
Budget$320,000
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.9 / 10
Votes1,693
GenresCrime, Thriller
StudioUnited Artists, Harris-Kubrick Productions

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Cast

Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

Johnny Clay

Coleen Gray

Coleen Gray

Fay

Vince Edwards

Vince Edwards

Val Cannon

Jay C. Flippen

Jay C. Flippen

Marvin Unger

Ted de Corsia

Ted de Corsia

Randy Kennan

Marie Windsor

Marie Windsor

Sherry Peatty

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

George Peatty

Joe Sawyer

Joe Sawyer

Mike O'Reilly

James Edwards

James Edwards

Track Parking Attendant

Timothy Carey

Timothy Carey

Nikki Arcane

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Kola Kwariani

Maurice Oboukhoff

Jay Adler

Jay Adler

Leo the Loanshark

Tito Vuolo

Tito Vuolo

Joe Piano - motel manager

Dorothy Adams

Dorothy Adams

Mrs. Ruthie O'Reilly

Herbert Ellis

Herbert Ellis

2nd American Airlines Clerk

James Griffith

James Griffith

Mr. Grimes

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Cecil Elliott

Lady with Small Dog

Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

Tiny

Steve Mitchell

Steve Mitchell

Brown - American Airlines Clerk

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Mary Carroll

Woman Asking Kennan for Help

William Benedict

William Benedict

American Airlines Clerk

Charles Cane

Charles Cane

Plainclothesman at Airport

Robert B. Williams

Robert B. Williams

Plainclothesman at Airport

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Tom Coleman

Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum

Franklyn Farnum

Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

John George

John George

Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

Art Gilmore

Art Gilmore

Narrator (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

Kenner G. Kemp

Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

Carl M. Leviness

Carl M. Leviness

Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

Sol Gorss

Sol Gorss

Track Guard Slugged by Johnny (uncredited)

Harry Hines

Harry Hines

Chess Player (uncredited)

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Hal J. Moore

Race Track P.A. Announcer (uncredited)

Harvey Parry

Harvey Parry

Bartender (uncredited)

Richard Reeves

Richard Reeves

Bill - Track Employee in Locker Room (uncredited)

Frank Richards

Frank Richards

Track Employee in Locker Room (uncredited)

Arthur Tovey

Arthur Tovey

Racetrack Cashier (uncredited)

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Finn Zirzow

Man at Airport (uncredited)

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Oliver Cross

Racetrack Cashier (uncredited)

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Charles Fogel

Race Track Worker (uncredited)

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Rudy Germane

Track Officer (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Killing

Where can I watch The Killing?

The Killing (1956) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Killing about?

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...

Who directed The Killing?

The Killing (1956) was directed by Stanley Kubrick. The film is a Crime, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 25m, rated 7.6/10.

How long is The Killing?

The Killing runs 1h 25m (85 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.6/10 from 1,693 votes. Genre: Crime, Thriller.

Is The Killing worth watching?

The Killing is rated 7.6/10 by 1,693 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Crime and Thriller fans.