Review of The Killing (1956) by Gw S — 13 Dec 2009

This flawless caper movie forces you to root for the bad guy. Classic edge of your seat suspense.

This review of The Killing (1956) was written by Gw S on 13 Dec 2009.

The Killing has generally received very positive reviews.

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