

Taut, methodical, and visually arresting. Kubrick’s noir heist classic is all about mood and consequence.
A masterful heist film with Kubrick's signature style and tension-filled storytelling.
Kubrick's early work shines in this taut crime caper filled with tension.
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, this heist film combines elements of crime and film-noir. It tells the story of a complex racetrack robbery and the multiple characters involved, showcasing Kubrick's unique visual style and storytelling prowess.
























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Career criminal Johnny Clay recruits a sharpshooter, a crooked police officer, a bartender and a betting teller named George, among others, for one last job before he goes straight and gets married. But when George tells his restless wife about the scheme to steal millions from the racetrack where he works, she hatches a plot of her own.
Release
1956-06-06
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Original language
English
Runtime
1 hour 24 minutes
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