The Killers (1964): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Killers is a 1964 drama thriller starring Lee Marvin, Clu Gulager and Claude Akins. It is partly based on Men Without Women by Ernest Hemingway. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $9,261 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Actor at the BAFTA 1966. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Killers About?
The premise of The Killers without spoilers, adapted from Men Without Women by Ernest Hemingway. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned hitman and his partner are perplexed when a target doesn't attempt to escape after an assassination. Their investigation into the unusual situation leads them down a dangerous path, uncovering a complex network of deception and long-held secrets. As they delve deeper, they risk exposing their own criminal activities and facing unforeseen consequences.
The Killers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hitman
- betrayal
- based on short story
- neo noir
- psychotronic film
- retribution
- reprisal
- treachery
- deception
- grief
- greed
- song
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- singer
- singing
- gang leader
- gang member
- brutality
- gunfire
- cold blooded murder
- hired gun
- cigarette smoking
- remake
- demolition derby
- shooting a woman
- woman in jeopardy
- femme fatale
- train
- memory
- pair of killers
- car on fire
- ejected from a moving car
- aerial camera shot
- armored truck
- armored truck robbery
- blind people
- heist
- no survivors
- siegel and cassavetes
- siegel and reagan
- siegel and marvin
- blindness
- business executive
- marvin and dickinson
- asylum for the blind
- teacher
- school for the blind
- robbery
- willing to be murdered
- shot to death
- dripping blood
The Killers Cast
Lee Marvin leads the cast, with Clu Gulager and Claude Akins.
Also Starring in The Killers
· 5 moreThe Killers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Killers 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 6.6
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The Killers Plot Summary
What happens in The Killers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two professional assassins, Charlie (Lee Marvin) and Lee (Clu Gulager), infiltrate a school for the blind to intimidate the principal into disclosing the location of a teacher named Jerry Nichols. As they make their way upstairs, the teacher receives a warning call from the principal’s aide but chooses to confront his fate, stating, > “It’s okay. I know them.” Calmly seated at his desk, he meets his demise as Charlie and Lee storm in and shoot him without hesitation.
Full summary
The whole story of The Killers, scene by scene
The Killers Box Office
The Killers grossed $9,261 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.3K
- International
- $9.3K
The Killers Awards & Nominations
The Killers earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Actor at the BAFTA 1966.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1966 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Actor – Lee Marvin
The Killers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Killers.
How Well Do You Know The Killers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who are the two hitmen in the film?
Cars in The Killers
37 cars on screen, including the 1959 Ford Custom 300 and the 1962 Shelby Cobra 260.
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1959 Ford Custom 300 Main role -
1962 Shelby Cobra 260 Main role -
1948 Ford F-Series Important role -
1958 Oldsmobile 98 Important role
The Killers Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Les tueurs sont lâchés” and “De doders zijn los”.
- Also known as
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- Les tueurs sont lâchés
- De doders zijn los
- Asesinos
- Ölüm saçanlar
- The killers - Bödlarna
- Tappajat
- Johnny North
- Contratto per uccidere
- Código del hampa
- À bout portant
- Der Tod eines Killers
- Contrato para Matar
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- Os Assassinos
- 财色惊魂
- Gyilkosok
- Zabójcy
- Bödlarna
- قاتلان
- Вбивці
- Οι 5 δολοφόνοι
- Убийцы
- 킬러
- 殺人者たち
- El codi dels assassins
- הרוצחים
- พยัคฆ์ผยอง
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The Killers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of The Killers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Killers?
The Killers runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Killers released?
The Killers was released on July 7, 1964.
Who is in the cast of The Killers?
The Killers stars Lee Marvin, Clu Gulager and Claude Akins, among 9 credited actors.
How much did The Killers make at the box office?
The Killers grossed $9,261 worldwide.
How is The Killers rated?
The Killers has 7.0/10 on IMDb and 72 on Metacritic.
Is The Killers based on a book?
Yes. The Killers is partly adapted from Men Without Women by Ernest Hemingway.
Was The Killers nominated for any awards?
The Killers received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Killers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Killers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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