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The Killing (1956)
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📖 Story
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.
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Strong recommendationReflective
EnergyCalm and observant
ToneHuman and reflective
ExperienceObservation more than conflict
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a calm watch that stays close to observation, nature, and the human bond rather than plot-heavy conflict.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through revealRewards close attention
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ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action• Tension & suspense• Serious themes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight The Killing is a 1956 film in the Crime / Thriller category from United States. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. Starring Sterling Hayden and Coleen Gray. Runtime: about 85 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 7.6/10.
Genre: Crime / Thriller, Released in 1956, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 85 minutes, Starring Sterling Hayden and Coleen Gray.
Runtime
85 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Sterling Hayden
Johnny Clay
Coleen Gray
Fay
Vince Edwards
Val Cannon
Jay C. Flippen
Marvin Unger
Ted de Corsia
Randy Kennan
Marie Windsor
Sherry Peatty
Elisha Cook Jr.
George Peatty
Joe Sawyer
Mike O'Reilly
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James Edwards
Track Parking Attendant
Timothy Carey
Nikki Arcane
Kola Kwariani
Maurice Oboukhoff
Jay Adler
Leo the Loanshark
Tito Vuolo
Joe Piano - motel manager
Dorothy Adams
Mrs. Ruthie O'Reilly
Director: Stanley Kubrick
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1What is movie The Killing (1956)?
It is a movie released in 1956 within the Crime, Thriller, Drama category.
2What is the story of The Killing?
The Killing (1956) is a movie in the Crime, Thriller, Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch The Killing online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store.
4What is the rating of The Killing?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 1,708 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Killing?
Its runtime is about 85 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Killing best suited for?
Built for anyone drawn to mystery, tension, and storytelling that prefers implication over easy answers.
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