The Killers (1946) | |
| Director(s) | Robert Siodmak |
| Producer(s) | Mark Hellinger |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Film Adaptation, Film Noir, Mystery, Romance |
| Top Topics | Book-Based |
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The Killers (1946) was a Crime - Drama Film directed by Robert Siodmak and produced by Mark Hellinger.
The Killers was inducted into the National Film Registry in 2008.
Academy Awards 1946 --- Ceremony Number 19 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Director | Robert Siodmak | Nominated |
| Best Film Editing | Arthur Hilton | Nominated |
| Best Music - Scoring | Miklos Rozsa | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Anthony Veiller | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
Film Noir Review: The Killers (1964)
By Danilo Castro on Jun 25, 2021 From Classic Movie Hub Blog“If I knew you were coming, I would’ve set fire to the place.” Remakes are a difficult undertaking, especially in the world of film noir. There have been countless instances of remakes coasting on the iconography of its predecessor, without carrying over the emotion and angst th... Read full article
reblog: Don Siegel’s The Killers
By John Grant on Sep 10, 2019 From Noirish***A tremendous account by J.D. Lafrance of Don Siegel?s classic hardboiled movie. Wonders in the Dark By J.D. Lafrance The first feature-length adaptation of Ernest Hemingway?s short story, ?The Killers? was directed by Robert Siodmak in 1946 and featured a young Burt Lancaster and Ava Gardner... Read full article
The Killers (1964)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 13, 2018 From 4 Star FilmsAfter an opening to rival the original film noir The Killers (1946), though nowhere near as atmospheric, Don Siegel’s The Killers asserts itself as a real rough and tumble operation with surprisingly?frank violence.?However, it might be expected from such a veteran action director on his way t... Read full article
The Killers (1964)
By Beatrice on Feb 16, 2018 From Flickers in TimeThe Killers Directed by Don Siegel Written by Gene L. Coon from a story by Ernest Hemingway 1964/USA Revue Studios First viewing/Netflix rental This remake is not bad but had me longing for the 1946 version. Hit men Charlie (Lee Marvin) and Lee (Clu Gulager) arrive at a school for the blind to ... Read full article
Kitty, Big Jim, and The Killers...
By Paul on May 21, 2016 From Reel DistractedKitty, Big Jim, and The Killers... 5/21/2016 0 Comments Every man's life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another.- Ernest Hemingway If owning the best dialogue... Read full article
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Quotes from
Jim Reardon: Will he be able to talk anymore?
Jail ward doctor: He's dead now - except he's breathing!
Al: You got anything to drink?
George: I can give you soda, beer, ginger ale...
Al: I said, 'You got anything to drink?'
George: [intimidated] No.
Al: This is a hot town. Whatta ya call it?
George: Brentwood.
Al: Did you ever hear of Brentwood?
Max: [Max shakes his head, no]
Al: Whatta ya do here nights?
Max: [sarcastically] They eat the dinner. They all come here and eat the big dinner.
George: [showing fear] That's right.
Al: [condescendingly] You're a pretty bright boy, aren't you?
George: [intimidated] Sure.
Max: [contemptiously] Well you're NOT!
Max: [to Al] Is he Al?
Al: He's dumb!
Big Jim Colfax: If there's one thing in this world I hate, it's a double-crossing dame.
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Facts about
In-joke: In the scene towards the end of the film where Edmond O'Brien arranges to meet Ava Gardner outside a nightclub, O'Brien stands on the street in front of the club, waiting for Gardner to drive up. On the wall behind him is a poster, beginning with "Sir Arthur Hilton presents..." Arthur Hilton, an Englishman, was the film's editor.
Although Burt Lancaster's character name is pronounced "Anderson," it is properly spelled (as in Hemingway's original story) as "Andreson".
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