The Killing 1956
“In all its fury and violence...”
What is The Killing?
The Killing is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 6, 1956
- Studios
- United Artists, Harris-Kubrick Productions
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller, Drama
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Overview
The Killing is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Drama. Produced and broadcast by United Artists, Harris-Kubrick Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A career criminal assembles a team to steal millions from a racetrack before going straight.”
- features a compelling heist plot
- directed by Stanley Kubrick
- involves criminal schemes and violence
- driven by human greed and betrayal
Watch it if you enjoy classic crime thrillers about meticulously planned heists.
The film contains themes of fury, violence, and criminal activity.
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When was The Killing released?
The film was released in the US on 06/06/1956.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
What is the main plot of the movie?
Career criminal Johnny Clay recruits a team to steal millions from a racetrack.
Who are some of the crew members Johnny recruits?
He recruits a sharpshooter, a crooked police officer, a bartender, and a betting teller named George.
What complications arise during the plot?
George tells his restless wife about the scheme, and she hatches a plot of her own.