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The Killers (1964)

93 min  -  Crime | Drama | Mystery   -  7 July 1964 (USA)
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Surprised that their contract victim didn't try to run away from them, two professional hit men try to find out who hired them and why.

Director:

Don Siegel

Writers:

Ernest Hemingway (story), Gene L. Coon (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lee Marvin ...
Angie Dickinson ...
Sheila Farr
John Cassavetes ...
Johnny North
Clu Gulager ...
Lee
Claude Akins Claude Akins ...
Earl Sylvester
Norman Fell ...
Mickey Farmer
Ronald Reagan ...
Virginia Christine Virginia Christine ...
Miss Watson
Don Haggerty Don Haggerty ...
Mail Truck Driver
Robert Phillips Robert Phillips ...
George Fleming
Kathleen O'Malley Kathleen O'Malley ...
Miss Leslie - the receptionist
Ted Jacques Ted Jacques ...
Gym Assistant
Irvin Mosley Jr. Irvin Mosley Jr. ...
Mail Truck Guard (as Irvin Mosley)
Jimmy Joyce Jimmy Joyce ...
Salesman
Davis Roberts Davis Roberts ...
Maître D'
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Storyline

Supposedly based on the short story by Ernest Hemingway. In this film noir, two hitmen want to find out why their latest victim (a race car driver!) "just stood there and took it" when they came to shoot him. Ronald Reagan plays a rich, double-crossing bad guy. A young Angie Dickinson (looking just like Ellen Barkin) plays the femme fatale. Written by Mark Logan <marklo@west.sun.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

There is more than one way to kill a man!

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ernest Hemingway's The Killers See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Revue Studios See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

President John F. Kennedy was assassinated during filming, which caused a delay in the production. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Towards end of film, camera shadow is visible on Jack Browning's rifle case as he exits his car. See more »

Quotes

Earl Sylvester: How'd he die?
Lee: Johnny North choked to death on one question... too many.
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Connections

Referenced in The Last Picture Show: A Look Back (1999) See more »

Soundtracks

"Too Little Time"
Music by Henry Mancini
Lyrics by Don Raye
Sung by Nancy Wilson See more »