The Killing
"In all its fury and violence..."
Originally released in 1956. The Killing is a crime/thriller film. directed by Stanley Kubrick. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, and Vince Edwards
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 he works, she hatches a plot of her own.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (1,664 votes)
Budget
$320K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sterling Hayden
as Johnny Clay
Coleen Gray
as Fay
Vince Edwards
as Val Cannon
Jay C. Flippen
as Marvin Unger
Ted de Corsia
as Randy Kennan
Marie Windsor
as Sherry Peatty
Elisha Cook Jr.
as George Peatty
Joe Sawyer
as Mike O'Reilly
James Edwards
as Track Parking Attendant
Timothy Carey
as Nikki Arcane
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $320,000
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Harris-Kubrick Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Killing?
The Killing was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
How long is The Killing?
The Killing has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Killing released?
The Killing was released on June 6, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Killing?
The main cast of The Killing includes Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen, Ted de Corsia.
Is The Killing worth watching?
The Killing has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 1,664 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.