The Killers
"She's a match for any mobster!"
Originally released in 1946. The Killers is a crime/mystery film. directed by Robert Siodmak.
Starring Edmond O'Brien, Burt Lancaster, and Ava Gardner
Synopsis
Two hit men walk into a diner asking for a man called "the Swede". When the killers find the Swede, he's expecting them and doesn't put up a fight. Since the Swede had a life insurance policy, an investigator, on a hunch, decides to look into the murder. As the Swede's past is laid bare, it comes to light that he was in love with a beautiful woman who may have lured him into pulling off a bank robbery overseen by another man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (417 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edmond O'Brien
as Jim Reardon
Burt Lancaster
as 'Swede' Andersen
Ava Gardner
as Kitty Collins
Albert Dekker
as Big Jim Colfax
Sam Levene
as Lt. Sam Lubinsky
Vince Barnett
as Charleston
Virginia Christine
as Lilly Harmon Lubinsky
Jack Lambert
as 'Dum-Dum' Clarke
Charles D. Brown
as Packy Robinson - Ole's Manager
Donald MacBride
as R.S. Kenyon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Killers about?
Two hit men walk into a diner asking for a man called "the Swede". When the killers find the Swede, he's expecting them and doesn't put up a fight. Since the Swede had a life insurance policy, an i...
Who directed The Killers?
The Killers was directed by Robert Siodmak.
How long is The Killers?
The Killers has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Killers released?
The Killers was released on August 30, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Killers?
The main cast of The Killers includes Edmond O'Brien, Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, Albert Dekker, Sam Levene.
Is The Killers worth watching?
The Killers has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 417 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.