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‘The Killing’: Kubrick’s Brilliant Noir-Heist Classic

Sterling Hayden and a superb supporting cast shows us that crime doesn’t pay.
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‘The Killing’: Kubrick’s Brilliant Noir-Heist Classic
Stanley Kubrick (L) and Sterling Hayden on the set of "The Killing." United Artists
Michael Clark
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NR | 1h 24m | Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller | 1956

Director Stanley Kubrick’s third feature, “The Killing” barely made a dent at the box office when it was first released in 1956 but is now regarded as one of the greatest and most influential heist films ever made.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.