The Killing (1956): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

The Killing features Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen, Ted de Corsia, Marie Windsor. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1956-06-06. Runtime: 85 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (1,792 votes). Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Killing?

The Killing is listed as Crime, Thriller, Drama on TMDB.

How long is The Killing?

The Killing runs about 85 minutes.

Who stars in The Killing?

Cast highlights include Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen, Ted de Corsia, Marie Windsor.

Does Cinema Box stream The Killing?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

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