The Killers 1946
“She's a match for any mobster!”
What is The Killers?
The Killers is a film first released in 1946. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1946
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 30, 1946
- Studios
- Universal International Pictures
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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Overview
The Killers is a film first released in 1946. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Universal International Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A quiet diner becomes the stage for a deadly contract and a mysterious past.”
- Atmospheric classic film noir
- A tightly plotted mystery that unfolds within 1h 43m
- Compelling interplay of love, betrayal and crime
- Relies heavily on flashbacks to reveal the backstory
Watch it if you enjoy moody noir tales of crime and doomed romance.
The film contains violent crime and themes of betrayal, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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Is The Killers based on a literary work?
Yes, it is based on a short story by Ernest Hemingway.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a crime, mystery, and thriller film noir.
Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by Anthony Veiller, with uncredited contributions by John Huston and Richard Brooks.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on August 30, 1946.
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