The Killing

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 1m
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (10s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [00:45:20 - 00:45:30] Brief suggestive dialogue between characters.
Drug Use: 🟢 20/100 (10s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:25] Character is seen drinking alcohol in a bar.
Violence: 🔴 70/100 (35s)
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:05:10 - 01:05:30] A violent shootout occurs with multiple characters being shot.
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:55:45 - 00:56:00] A character is shown planning a violent robbery.
Strong Language: 🟡 30/100 (5s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:20:30 - 00:20:35] Mild profanity used in dialogue.
The Killing
Year: 1956
Certificate: Approved
Runtime: 84 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
IMDB: 8
Meta Score: 91
Votes: 81702
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Stars: Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen
Overview: Crook Johnny Clay assembles a five man team to plan and execute a daring race-track robbery.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed the movie The Killing (1956)?
A: The Killing (1956) was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Q: What is the plot of The Killing (1956)?
A: The Killing follows a meticulously planned racetrack robbery orchestrated by Johnny Clay (Sterling Hayden) and his crew, but things quickly unravel due to greed and betrayal.
Q: Who are the main actors in The Killing (1956)?
A: The main actors in The Killing include Sterling Hayden as Johnny Clay, Coleen Gray as Fay, Vince Edwards as Val Cannon, and Jay C. Flippen as Marvin Unger.
Q: Is The Killing (1956) based on a novel?
A: Yes, The Killing is based on the novel 'Clean Break' by Lionel White.
Q: What makes The Killing (1956) significant in film history?
A: The Killing is considered a classic film noir and is noted for its non-linear narrative structure, which influenced many later heist films. It is also one of Stanley Kubrick's early notable works.