The Killers

Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner (starring)
Ernest Hemingway (novel)
Edmond O&#039
Brien, Albert Dekker, Virginia Christine (starring)
Robert Siodmak (director)
Anthony Veiller (screenwriter)

Universal City, CA: Universal Pictures, 1946. Five vintage keybook photographs from the 1946 film noir.

Based on the 1927 short story of the same name by Ernest Hemingway. After a man is murdered by two hit men, an insurance investigator begins uncovering his mysterious past. With uncredited contributions to the screenplay by John Huston and Richard Brooks. Actor Burt Lancaster's film debut, and a high spot performance for Ava Gardner.

Set in Brentwood, NJ.

8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

Arrow Academy. Criterion Collection 176. Grant US. Lee, The Heist Film. National Film Registry. Penzler 101. Selby US. Selby US Canon. Selby US Masterwork. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US.


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