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Synopsis: A remake of The Killers (1946) which itself was inspired by the Ernest Hemingway short story. Told instead from the hitmen's point of view, the killers decide to find out why their latest victim (a race car driver) "just stood there and took it" when they came to shoot him. They also figure on collecting more money. Ronald Reagan plays a rich, double-crossing financier. Lovely Angie Dickinson plays the femme fatale.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Director(s): Don Siegel
Production: Universal Pictures
  Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 nomination.
 
IMDB:
7.1
Rotten Tomatoes:
78%
NOT RATED
Year:
1964
93 min
341 Views


- No, no. I'm serious.

You know my story. I'm pretty.

- What does that make me?

- Somebody I admire.

- Somebody I'd like to know.

- Put it in English.

All right. You're a winner,

and I don't like losers.

I've been around them all my life.

Little men who cry a lot.

I like you.

Do I have to write a book?

- Do I make you nervous?

- So far, yes.

Oh, come on.

Neither of us scares easily.

We haven't had an opportunity to...

Nothing scares me.

We'll see.

Did I do something wrong?

No, I did.

I, er, raced out of my class.

But then again, I thought

I'd be racing against...

if you'll pardon

the expression - a lady.

Oh, you don't think I'm a lady?

Let me put it this way:

You got muscles,

you got a fat head

and you probably have two left feet.

You're too, too kind.

But then I will try to be a lady.

Oh, a lady doesn't have to try.

Oh, what do you say, old buddy?

I'm glad to see

you're still in town.

If you're not doing anything tomorrow, how

about getting acquainted with our car?

How long has it been?

Three days? Four?

Come on, you don't need me,

I'm nothing but a chauffeur.

There's $15,000 first-place

prize money tomorrow.

If that ain't more important

than some cheap, thrill-hungry dame...

- Knock it off, will you?

- Kid, I've been around.

I know a dame when I see one.

The makeup, the fancy car...

Watch your mouth, will you?

What is it with guys like you?

"Race the car, rev it up.

Make it go faster, chauffeur.

Bust your neck, chauffeur.

Kill yourself, chauffeur."

Nobody owns me, Earl. You know

the trouble with a guy like you?

You don't care if I live or die,

as long as I win the race.

And she does?

That's right.

I'm important to that lady...

OK, she's special.

But everything we got is in that car.

Oh, come on, Johnny.

Where are you goin'?

To the moon.

Would it annoy you if I ask you

to get back before dawn?

I always get back before dawn!

Pop, you get a good night's sleep.

Tomorrow's gonna be a tough day on you.

I'm sorry, Earl.

Too little time

We have too little

Time

The moments fly

When I'm

With you

No time for us

To love and laugh enough

Summer, winter, fall and spring...

- White flag?

- Why?

Aren't half enough

Oh, I want to talk peace.

What are your terms?

Cease fire. Put the guns away.

No. It's too indefinite.

You have a better idea?

Mm-hmm.

Unconditional surrender.

Eternally

A lifetime through

Spent with you

Will be

Too little time

For me

I don't believe you.

- Something I said?

- Mm-hmm. Something you are.

Do you like it?

Well, I'm giving it

serious consideration.

Well, take your time.

Don't rush into anything.

- You're too much.

- So are you.

You're east, west,

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Gene L. Coon

Eugene Lee Coon (January 7, 1924 – July 8, 1973) was an American screenwriter, television producer and novelist. He is best remembered for his work on the original Star Trek series. more…

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