The Killers

Based On the book by Ernest Hemingway

The Killers is a 1946 American film noir directed by Robert Siodmak and starring Burt Lancaster in his film debut, along with Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien and Sam Levene. Based in part on the 1927 short story of the same name by Ernest Hemingway, it focuses on insurance detective Jim Riordan’s investigation into the execution by Al and Max, two professional killers, of former boxer Pete Lund who did not resist his own murder. The screenplay was written by Anthony Veiller, with uncredited contributions by John Huston and Richard Brooks. Released in August 1946, The Killers was a critical and commercial success, earning four Academy Award nominations, including for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay.

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Release date:

August 28, 1946

Director:

Robert Siodmak

Cast:

Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, Sam Levene, Albert Dekker

Genre:

Crime, Thriller, Drama, Film noir

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1946 in adaptations