Burt Lancaster and Ava Gardner, scene from "The Killers" (1946 film noir)

Youtube ^ | 01/08/2019 | crtierioncollection

[simpson96]

The Killers is a 1946 American film noir directed by Robert Siodmak, and starring Burt Lancaster (in his film debut), 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 a detective's investigation into the execution-style killing of a former boxing champion who appears to have been unresistant to his own murder.

Burt Lancaster and Ava Gardner, scene from "the Killers" (1946)

[Savage Beast]

I hope you like it. I did. It's not Gone with the Wind, but I think it's good film noir.

[JohnnyP]

I think that movie is “The Bribe”. Great movie.

Her voice is dubbed in the nightclub scene, but it sure sounds like her.

[moovova]

So many old (good) movies to watch...so little time.

[ridesthemiles]

For those who are Lancaster fans-—Find “The Train” in black & white & watch it. It is a true story.

[bramps]

Another film noir that was surprisingly good is Kiss Me Deadly—Mickey Spillane—the 1955 version, with Ralph Meeker as Mike Hammer.

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I liked it.

Thanks for the recommendation.

[Savage Beast]

I’m glad you liked it, and I appreciate your letting me know. I wish we could discuss such things in person, but, lacking that possibility, I’ll just wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2021!

[Joe 6-pack]

Local Hero is a hugely under-appreciated film. The Mark Knopfler soundtrack, by itself, is worth the price of admission.