The Killers

US (1946): Crime/Film-Noir

Robert Siodmak directs this film, based on a story by Ernest Hemingway. Two professional killers (Charles McGraw & William Conrad) invade a small town and kill a gas station attendant, "the Swede" (Burt Lancaster), who's expecting them. Insurance investigator Reardon (Edmond O'Brien) pursues the case against the orders of his boss, who considers it trivial. Weaving together threads of the Swede's life, Reardon uncovers a complex tale of treachery and crime, all linked with gorgeous, mysterious Kitty Collins (Ava Gardner). (Universal) (IMDb)

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4 nominations