The Killers
Directed by Robert Siodmak
Two professional killers invade a small town and kill a gas station attendant, "the Swede," who's expecting them. Insurance investigator Reardon pursues the case against the orders of his boss, who considers it trivial. Weaving together threads of the Swede's life, Reardon uncovers a complex tale of treachery and crime, all linked with gorgeous, mysterious Kitty Collins.
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- Scott M20 November 2025Based on Ernest Hemingway's story, The Killers is a definitive film noir starring Burt Lancaster and Ava Gardner in one of their best roles. Additionally the film was directed by Robert Siodmak who was known as one of the best film noir directors of his time. I never get tired of seeing this classic and highly recommend it!
- Rob MacKinnon24 August 2025“If there’s one thing in this world I hate, it’s a double-crossing dame.”
- Mister Arn17 May 2025The use of light with the black and white to stage some of the scenes was fantastic. The story held my interest, and the acting was good, with mostly believable characters.
The Killers Trivia
The Killers was released on 30 August 1946.
The Killers was directed by Robert Siodmak.
The Killers has a runtime of 1h 43m.
The Killers was produced by Mark Hellinger.
Two professional killers invade a small town and kill a gas station attendant, "the Swede," who's expecting them. Insurance investigator Reardon pursues the case against the orders of his boss, who considers it trivial. Weaving together threads of the Swede's life, Reardon uncovers a complex tale of treachery and crime, all linked with gorgeous, mysterious Kitty Collins.
The key characters in The Killers are Jim Reardon (Edmond O'Brien), 'Swede' Andersen (Burt Lancaster), Kitty Collins (Ava Gardner).
The Killers is rated A.
The Killers is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film.
The Killers has an audience rating of 8.9 out of 10.
The Killers has made US$58,222 at the box office.