The Killing (1956)
The Killing is a 1956 crime movie directed by Stanley Kubrick, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray and Vince Edwards.
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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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 the racetrack where he works, she hatches a plot of her own.
When was The Killing released?
The Killing was released on 6 June 1956.
How long is The Killing?
The Killing runs 1h 25m.
Who made The Killing?
The Killing was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Where can I watch The Killing?
The Killing is available on Kanopy, Tubi TV, YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch The Killing
Watch free: Kanopy
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Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies
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
- Kola Kwariani as Maurice Oboukhoff
- Jay Adler as Leo the Loanshark
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