The Killing

(1956)Directed by Stanley Kubrick85 minCrime, Thriller, Drama
In all its fury and violence...

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.

Sterling Haydenas Johnny Clay
Vince Edwardsas Val Cannon
Jay C. Flippenas Marvin Unger
Ted de Corsiaas Randy Kennan
Marie Windsoras Sherry Peatty
Elisha Cook Jr.as George Peatty
Joe Sawyeras Mike O'Reilly
James Edwardsas Track Parking Attendant
Timothy Careyas Nikki Arcane
Kola Kwarianias Maurice Oboukhoff
Jay Adleras Leo the Loanshark
Tito Vuoloas Joe Piano - motel manager
Dorothy Adamsas Mrs. Ruthie O'Reilly
Herbert Ellisas 2nd American Airlines Clerk
James Griffithas Mr. Grimes
CECecil Elliottas Lady with Small Dog
Joe Turkelas Tiny
Steve Mitchellas Brown - American Airlines Clerk
MCMary Carrollas Woman Asking Kennan for Help
William Benedictas American Airlines Clerk
Charles Caneas Plainclothesman at Airport
Robert B. Williamsas Plainclothesman at Airport
TCTom Colemanas Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)