Sterling Hayden may be listed first, but Marie Windsor truly commands attention as "Sherry." She portrays the avaricious and overbearing wife of "George," played by Elisha Cook Jr., who holds a position at the racetrack’s cashier's office alongside “Mike” (Joe Sawyer), tending bar. These characters are central to an ambitious plot to steal two million dollars during a major race day. Former convict "Johnny" (Hayden) …

This feels like an attempt at humor that falls flat. The Killing was directed by Stanley Kubrick, who also adapted the screenplay with Jim Thompson from Lionel White’s novel Clean Break. The cast includes Sterling Hayden, Marie Windsor, Elisha Cook Jr., Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen and Coleen Gray. Gerald Fried composed the music, and Lucien Ballard handled the cinematography. Ex-convict Johnny Clay (Hayden) f…