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The Killing (1956)

★ 7.9Approved85 minDirector: Stanley Kubrick

1956 film by Stanley Kubrick

The Killing is a 1956 American film noir directed by Stanley Kubrick and produced by James B. Harris. It was written by Kubrick and Jim Thompson and based on Lionel White's novel Clean Break. It stars Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, and Vince Edwards, and features Marie Windsor, Elisha Cook Jr., Jay C. Flippen and Timothy Carey.

The film was Kubrick's third directorial effort and was generally well received by the critics.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Killing about?
The Killing (1956) — After just being released from a five-year stint in prison, Johnny Clay has assembled a five-man team, including two insiders, to carry out what he estimates will be a $2 million heist at Lansdowne Racetrack, the take to be split five ways, minus expenses. Besides Johnny, none of
Is The Killing based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Killing scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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