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 MNovember 20, 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!
The Killers Trivia
The Killers was released on August 30, 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 Passed.
The Killers is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film.
The Killers has an audience rating of 8.9 out of 10.
The Killers has made $58,222 at the box office.