The Killing
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The Killing

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

Johnny Clay (Sterling Hayden) has done time and wants out, with one last job to pay for it: the cash room at a racetrack, and a crew of specialists he has to bring together. Stanley Kubrick sets the plan in motion with a sharpshooter, a crooked cop, a bartender and a betting teller named George, the last with a restless wife. Every one of them is gambling that the money will change what they are.

Sterling Haydenas Johnny Clay
Vince Edwardsas Val Cannon
Jay C. Flippenas Marvin Unger
Ted de Corsiaas Patrolman 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
Dorothy Adamsas Ruthie O'Reilly
Herbert Ellisas 2nd American Airlines Clerk
James Griffithas Mr. Grimes
CECecil Elliottas Lady with Small Dog
Joe Turkelas Tiny
Mary 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)