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Film data from TMDb. There is also an interesting twist in the morality of the film with the removal of the insurance investigator role. "-"Are you sure you're just thinking of the success of the job?". Don Siegal rules. © Letterboxd Limited. “The Killers” is a great pulp crime noir film that always attempts to rise above the considerable cheap production values. I first tried watching this immediately after watching Siodmak’s (they’re on the same Criterion disc) and just couldn’t because it seemed so awkward in comparison, but found it quite watchable this time in isolation. American rock band the Killers has released six studio albums, one live album, three compilation albums, one extended play, 38 singles, four promotional singles, and 38 music videos.Part of the post-punk revival movement, The Killers are influenced by music styles of the 1980s and 1990s. Don Siegel’s “The Killers” is a loud, brazen explosion of all sorts of chemistries. Updated through the announcement for March 2021 releases. La belle noiseuse. Always interesting to see how remakes change when placed into a completely different era of American entertainment. the eccentric title characters here hark back to the gimlet-eyed dancer and his partner julian in 1958's terrific 'the lineup' and all the way forward to those guys in 'pulp fiction.' Who drinks carrot juice? broadest, most inclusive definition of film noir. Children of the Century. Angie Dickinson in her prime. Some are bigger than Lee Marvin, some are surely stronger than Lee Marvin, but I can’t think of anyone meaner than Lee Marvin. Surprised that their contract victim didn't try to run away from them, two professional hit men try to find out who hired them and why. Such a great presence. The physicality can be grotesque—it opens with Marvin beating a blind, elderly woman—but Siegel films violence with … It’s an interesting reimagining of Veller/Siodmak’s 1946 extension of Hemingway’s short story, but the whole ends up less than the sum of its parts. Mobile site. If you want…. Sieht auf der neuen Blu-ray von Koch Films übrigens sensationell gut aus. Directed by Robert Siodmak. Passed | 1h 33min | Crime, Drama, Mystery | 24 October 1964 (UK) 2:23 | Trailer. John Cassavetes punches Ronald Reagan in the face. I really like when they are working over Claude Akins for info and Lee Marvin goes up to him and almost whispers in his ear that he better tell them everything. though the copious rear projection driving scenes haven’t aged gracefully, director don siegel’s take was worth it if just for the visually pleasing image of johnny cass pistol-whipping then throwing r*nald re*gan out of a moving car ... not to publicly condone violence or anything but god he was so far ahead of his time, Adapted from the Ernest Hemingway short story and originally intended to be a TV movie remake of the 1946 film noir starring Burt Lancaster and Ava Gardner, The Killers is the tale of two hitmen who pull a job that's just a tad bit too easy. I approve of larceny, homicide is against my principles. Este é o "The Killerss" de 64 do Don Siegel. The Killers1964★★★. Always enjoyable, but it seems significant that nothing from my first viewing stuck with me, apart from the final shot's casual futility. There’s a lot of tough guys populating 40s-60s noir and crime films. Ronald Reagan. Harper (1966) Rotten Tomatoes® 100%. Marvin doesn’t always play callous and vicious, but to me it always feels pretty close to the surface. Aqui a "femme" é Angie Dickinson e a trilha e o ritmo do filme são sensacionais.Ainda teve uma versão francesa em 2010 mas inferior. That's a brilliant little move there. They took the future in the 60's. The Killers. On the whole I preferred Burt Lancaster but this is worth seeking out. 17. Like many of Siegel's films, it's arrestingly pungent without aspiring to much more, and often plays, gleeful brutality notwithstanding, like the TV-movie it was originally intended to be. The Killers (1964) Rotten Tomatoes® 80%. The Killers, released in the UK as Ernest Hemingway's "The Killers", is a 1964 American neo noir crime film. Not only a bad President but also a bad actor. The original Killers is a black-and-white noir that places emphasis on the drama surrounding who will get the guy’s life insurance money. 1,000 Noir Films: They Shot Dark Pictures, Didn’t They? Official news, tour information, music, videos, photos, merchandise and more. Then steps back back and resumes regular questioning. Always enjoyable, but it seems significant that nothing from my first viewing stuck with me, apart from the final shot's casual futility. (see grimy af picture above), Clu Gulager, John Cassavetes, Angie Dickinson, and a starting to look presidential (aka old) Ronald Reagan co-star. WatchedJun24,2015. Assim como o primeiro de Siodmack (1946) este é também baseado numa história de Hemingway. I can’t decide if I prefer Cassavetes the director or Cassavetes the actor. The main titles from this film were edited from portions of Henry Mancini's score to Touch of Evil (1959). I’ve seen two movies with Ronald Reagan—Kings Row (1942) where he gets both his legs chopped off, and now The Killers (1964) where he gets pistol whipped and thrown out of a car by John Cassavetes. Since 2002, the band's official lineup has consisted of Flowers, Keuning, Mark Stoermer (bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion), the latter two having joined the band that year. -"She's got a good point there, Jack. in addition to it being a solid psychological crime thriller that was shot on some really gorgeous color film, it features john cassavetes looking all sweaty and covered in dirt in every scene, always looking like he's gonna fight or kiss somebody, and while it's jarring to watch a movie where ronald reagan is recognizably ronald reagan (because how many people watch DARK VICTORY and go, "ugh can someone get this republican twat out of the way, i'm trying to look at bette davis"), it's extremely satisfying to watch cassavetes slug him in the jaw and shove him out of a moving car. i regret putting this one off for so long. a few cheesy soundtrack moments can't brighten that apocalyptic ending. Thrill Killers wears a few different hats, which is part of the freewheeling, loose goose shooting style Dennis Steckler embodied. Würden alle Siegel-Filme so liebevoll remastered erscheinen, wäre die Welt ein besserer Ort! Riot in Cell Block 11 (1954) Rotten Tomatoes® 100% ... Letterboxd's 200 Most Watched Movies in Lockdown. It is quite clear from the beginning that Don Siegel’s version is very different from Siodmak’s. This time the victim of the first hit is a former racecar driver named Johnny North (John Cassavetes), who is found working in a home for the blind. Curd Gustav Andreas Gottlieb Franz Jürgens (13 December 1915 – 18 June 1982) was a German-Austrian stage and film actor. When Lee Marvin whispers into your ear you better listen. you know you're in for it when lee marvin beats up a blind woman in the first three minutes of the film. Updated through the announcement for March 2021 releases. ‘The Killers’ [1964] is one of those rare made for TV movies you come across that manages to completely live up to its well-deserved reputation and fires on all cylinders. The Lineup (1958) Rotten Tomatoes® 83%. Like many of Siegel's films, it's arrestingly pungent without aspiring to much more, and often plays, gleeful brutality notwithstanding, like the TV-movie it was originally intended to be. a leftist king i think! Though happily married, I will forever be wanting Angie Dickinson to get out of my dreams and into my car. This time the victim of the first hit is a former racecar driver named Johnny North (John Cassavetes), who is found working in a home for the blind. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. Surprised that their contract victim didn't try to run away from them, two professional hit men try to find out who hired them and why. The band has sold over 28 million records worldwide. The Killers 1964 ★★★ 27 Mar, 2021 comrade_yui’s review published on Letterboxd: lee marvin gunning down ronald reagan & angie dickinson with a ridiculously huge silenced pistol is about as pure as pulp cinema gets. I approve of larceny, homicide is against my principles. on this episode of My Torrid Love Affair with the Ghost of John Cassavetes: THE KILLERS, creators of the greatest song of all time and also an ernest hemingway short story that’s been cinematically adapted THREE different times — nobody tell bradley cooper or he’ll take it as a challenge!!! little wonder this was never shown on television. Cleverly written ominous dialogue is cut short, replaced by unabashed violence. Ronald Reagan plays a slightly less evil version of himself. Well now ladies and gents, I’m at a loss for words. I want to be her lover, lover, loverboy. Written by Gene L. Coon and directed by Don Siegel, it is the second Hollywood adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's 1927 short story of the same name, following the 1946 version. This one looks and feels…. I first tried watching this immediately after watching Siodmak’s (they’re on the same Criterion disc) and just couldn’t because it seemed so awkward in comparison, but found it quite watchable this time in isolation. É um ótimo filme B e deixa bem clara uma nova estética de filmes para os anos 60. Ronald Reagan. 16. Put him in the same room as Angie Dickinson and the voltage turns dangerous. I’m sick of sorting through concerts, series, and other non-movies. Hadn't read Hemingway's story or seen the '46 version when I last watched this 20 years ago, so was surprised to discover now that it has nothing much to do with either, essentially using the basic premise to fashion something entirely new (with a structural nod to Citizen Kane). 1,000 Noir Films: They Shot Dark Pictures, Didn’t They? Seeing Reagan in films like 1939’s Dark Victory is strange enough; 25 years later, he looks ready for Genesis’s “Land…. Tem Cassavetes, Lee Marvin e Reagan como atores. This…, Compiled by Sam DiSalle at Mubi.com as of 3.10.21, All titles are gleaned from various sources, lists, interviews, etc. When Lee Marvin whispers into your ear you better listen. Somehow he became president even though he just kept eating shit in these movies. É um ótimo filme B e deixa bem clara uma nova estética de filmes para os anos 60. a few cheesy soundtrack moments can't brighten that apocalyptic ending. Hit men kill an unresisting victim, and investigator Reardon uncovers his … Two (See How They Run, The Hanged Man) would air in the fall while the third (The Killers) was deemed to violent for TV and instead went to theaters.Outside those two movies, the selection this season year came from MGM and Paramount, the latter announced in February as … TMDb Tough as nails. Great movie. With Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, John Cassavetes, Clu Gulager. Instead it is the hired killers who dig for the truth, seemingly trying to answer the same question about a man willing to face death. This means the old version of…, Missing films I can't locate on Letterboxd: Behind the Green Door (Artie Mitchell / Jim Mitchell 1972) Blonde Ambition (John…, Every feature film on the program at the New Beverly Cinema since Quentin Tarantino took over as programmer. Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, Norman Fell, Clause Akins. Silent hit. Thanlis’s review published on Letterboxd: The bits with Lee Marvin and Clu Gulager were the best part; nothing wrong with Cassevetes but he wasn’t as gonzo as the hitmen were. i'm very tempted to say this is the rare remake better than its source, if only for cassavetes punching out ronald reagan on the eve of his political career. The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards, bass) and Dave Keuning (lead guitar, backing vocals). Not only a bad President but also a bad actor. The Killers is a 1964 crime film directed by Don Siegel and based on Ernest Hemingway's short story of the same name. This movie has a lot of people I enjoy watching act or just enjoy watching and also has Ronald Reagan. Cleverly written ominous dialogue is cut short, replaced by unabashed violence. This…, Compiled by Sam DiSalle at Mubi.com as of 3.10.21, All titles are gleaned from various sources, lists, interviews, etc. “Killers’” siege begins seconds in — … In 1964, Don Siegel—initially slated to direct the 1946 version—took it on, creating the first-ever made-for-TV feature, which would prove too violent … Review by The Ramblin Gamblin Cliff Booth ★★★★. Silent hit. Was supposed to be the first 2-hour TV movie, but was too violent for TV in 1964. Lee Marvin is absolutely fantastic. i regret putting this one off for so long. More details at Clu's shades. There are several of those, as you might expect with Don Siegel. There is also an interesting twist in the morality of the film with the removal of the insurance investigator role. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. and My boy Clu Gulager?!?!? 7. © Letterboxd Limited. Review byPeter Labuza. The Killers. With Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, Albert Dekker. Sweet smelling flowers. This one looks and feels…. Cop-Out (1967) 18. Grumpy mechanic. Claro que o primeiro é uma obra prima do cinema noir americano e este (um pouco depois) talvez possa ser enquadrado como um neo noir. I’m sick of sorting through concerts, series, and other non-movies. Great movie. The Big Heat, Point Blank, Violent Saturday. The undeniable fact that Lee Marvin is a total badass. This season also introduced viewers to made for television movies.NBC ordered three original movies from Universal. Film data from TMDb. It’s an interesting reimagining of Veller/Siodmak’s 1946 extension of Hemingway’s short story, but the whole ends up less than the sum of its parts. hey, someone had to do it. Uncertain why North met the bullets with ambivalence, the two hit men (played by Lee Marvin and Clu Gulager) do…, Perfect ending, excited to show this to my dad, john cassavetes AND ronald reagan both acting in the same film? Peter Labuza’s review published on Letterboxd: "The Technicolor look contrasts with the confrontational violence, and there’s a sense of gravity, as bottles and people hit the floor with composed intensity. 4,038 200 65 Best Movies for April Fool's Day. It's not over-the-top violence, but it is pretty brutal at times. Danny Peary's List of "Must See" Films from "Guide for the Film Fanatic" (1986), New Beverly Cinema Films by Quentin Tarantino, The Completely Complete Criterion Collection. THE KILLERS ist angenehmes, schnörkeloses Gangsterkino nach Ernest Hemingway, dem ein wenig mehr Lee Marvin gut getan hätte. Bless Their Little Hearts. There are several of those, as you might expect with Don Siegel. in addition to it being a solid psychological crime thriller that was shot on some really gorgeous color film, it features john cassavetes looking all sweaty and covered in dirt in every scene, always looking like he's gonna fight or kiss somebody, and while it's jarring to watch a movie where ronald reagan is recognizably ronald reagan (because how many people watch DARK VICTORY and go, "ugh can someone get this republican twat out of the way, i'm trying to look at bette davis"), it's extremely satisfying to watch cassavetes slug him in the jaw and shove him out of a moving car. Ernest Hemingway’s gripping short story The Killers has fascinated readers and filmmakers for generations. 613 200 Load More Movie Lists. Bullitt (1968) Rotten ... Letterboxd's 200 Most Watched Movies in Lockdown. Always interesting to see how remakes change when placed into a completely different era of American entertainment. Grumpy mechanic. Add a galvanic Lee Marvin and Clu Gulager to the mix, giving them a run for their money as these two suave, eerily debonair grim reapers, and only then can the…. now this, this sounds wild. broadest, most inclusive definition of film noir. I think Tarantino took the black suit's idea from here with the messed up timeline. John Cassavetes before he gets Dirty with the Major. Aqui a "femme" é Angie Dickinson e a trilha e o ritmo do filme são sensacionais.Ainda teve uma versão francesa em 2010 mas inferior. Claro que o primeiro é uma obra prima do cinema noir americano e este (um pouco depois) talvez possa ser enquadrado como um neo noir. I think Tarantino took the black suit's idea from here with the messed up timeline. In 1964, Don Siegel — initially slated to direct the 1946 version — took it on, creating the first-ever made-for-TV feature. I'm using the broadest, most inclusive definition of film noir. I’ve seen two movies with Ronald Reagan—Kings Row (1942) where he gets both his legs chopped off, and now The Killers (1964) where he gets pistol whipped and thrown out of a car by John Cassavetes. Get it at Amazon!Blu-ray - http://amzn.to/2lZ3AuKDVD - http://amzn.to/2lYZOl3Copyright owner?I support film - including yours! Tem Cassavetes, Lee Marvin e Reagan como atores. Wonderful genre piece. Some are bigger than Lee Marvin, some are surely stronger than Lee Marvin, but I can’t think of anyone meaner than Lee Marvin. Then steps back back and resumes regular questioning. Was supposed to be the first 2-hour TV movie, but was too violent for TV in 1964. Very different than the 1946 one, but is great with Lee Marvin and Clu Gulager as heartless killers tracing the life of one of their marks and hoping for one million dollars. Who drinks carrot juice? I want to be her lover, lover, loverboy. on this episode of My Torrid Love Affair with the Ghost of John Cassavetes: THE KILLERS, creators of the greatest song of all time and also an ernest hemingway short story that’s been cinematically adapted THREE different times — nobody tell bradley cooper or he’ll take it as a challenge!!! You can practically see sparks when he talks, when he yells, when he flurries his arms up and down like a well-spun Energizer Bunny. Any…. The Killers (1964) Rotten Tomatoes® 80%. The Killers, sometimes marketed as Ernest Hemingway's The Killers, is a 1964 crime film released by Universal Studios. a leftist king i think! Toy car. i'm very tempted to say this is the rare remake better than its source, if only for cassavetes punching out ronald reagan on the eve of his political career. Very different than the 1946 one, but is great with Lee Marvin and Clu Gulager as heartless killers tracing the life of one of their marks and hoping for one million dollars. Ótima pedida para quem curte a transição dos policiais noir para os violentos cop movies dos anos 70. 8. Mobile site. Anything with more than 1,000 views on Letterboxd that’s longer…, Updated: April 16, 2021 Created: January 13, 2013 View More Lists Follow Me, ——————————————————————— CRITERION CHALLENGE 2021 ➔ ———————————————————————, Fight Professor 1,052 films 3,537 19 Edit, The film noir genre generally refers to mystery and crime dramas produced from the early 1940s to the late 1950s.…, Jayce Fryman 18,680 films 3,617 116 Edit, This list collects every film from the Starting List that became They Shoot Pictures Don't They's 1000 Greatest Films. Don Siegel geht immer, das hat der ehemalige Haus- und Hofregisseur von Clint Eastwood zuhauf bewiesen. Ótima pedida para quem curte a transição dos policiais noir para os violentos cop movies dos anos 70. Well now ladies and gents, I’m at a loss for words. The Killers (1964) The 1964 remake (of sorts) by Don Siegel builds another whole world around Hemingway's narrow, if intense, premise. Ronald Reagan plays a slightly less evil version of himself. A brilliant noir love story. While it manages to be delivering on the visceral thrill of the genre, it also rewards viewers with a host … Assim como o primeiro de Siodmack (1946) este é também baseado numa história de Hemingway. A really good remake of the original from 1946 with Burt Lancaster, this one’s by the Dirty Harry and Riot in Cell Block 11 director Don Siegel. Würden alle Siegel-Filme so liebevoll remastered erscheinen, wäre die Welt ein besserer Ort! Lee Marvin Angie Dickinson John Cassavetes Clu Gulager Claude Akins Norman Fell Ronald Reagan Virginia Christine Don Haggerty Robert Phillips Kathleen O'Malley Ted Jacques Burt Mustin Seymour Cassel Scott Hale, 93 mins Feel free…, Michael Hutchins 3,054 films 620 31 Edit. I'm using the broadest, most inclusive definition of film noir. Directed by Don Siegel. little wonder this was never shown on television. Very different than the 1946 one, but is great with Lee Marvin and Clu Gulager as heartless killers tracing the life of one of their marks and hoping for one million dollars. Lee Marvin is absolutely fantastic. When the truck later stopped at an apparent accident, Browning, Johnny, Mickey and the other conspirators robbed the truck at gunpoint, stole more than $1 million, and loaded it … I want her to be my Caribbean Queen. Don Siegal rules. Wonderful genre piece. With a cast like Claude Akins, John Cassavetes as Johnny North, and Ronald Reagan, the film is a crime mystery that takes the best from every cast member and creates a hell of an ensemble piece. John Cassavetes punches Ronald Reagan in the face. In the midst of a fierce storm and pursued by law-enforcement officers, they find sanctuary by bursting in on and taking hostage the ideal American family, or so they think. Scene lighting from The Killers film in 1946. Most of the time, that malevolent glare feels like it’s looking down the barrel of a gun right at you. More details at Nobody Runs Forever (1968) 19. It's not over-the-top violence, but it is pretty brutal at times. Hadn't read Hemingway's story or seen the '46 version when I last watched this 20 years ago, so was surprised to discover now that it has nothing much to do with either, essentially using the basic premise to fashion something entirely new (with a structural nod to Citizen Kane). The undeniable fact that Lee Marvin is a total badass. Ultimately, the mail truck was forced onto an isolated mountain road by a detour sign planted by Browning and Johnny. The Big Heat, Point Blank, Violent Saturday. Review by The Ramblin Gamblin Cliff Booth ★★★★. A brilliant noir love story. Lee Marvin Angie Dickinson John Cassavetes Clu Gulager Claude Akins Norman Fell Ronald Reagan Virginia Christine Don Haggerty Robert Phillips Kathleen O'Malley Ted Jacques Burt Mustin Seymour Cassel Scott Hale, 93 mins Such a great presence. The Killers (1964) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Feel free…, Michael Hutchins 3,054 films 620 31 Edit.