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Die Killer (1956): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1956 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1956, Die Killer is a drama and krimi film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, running about 19 minutes.

What it’s about. The Killers is a 1956 student film by the Soviet and Russian film director Andrei Tarkovsky and his fellow students Marika Beiku and Aleksandr Gordon. The film is based on the short story "The Killers" by Ernest Hemingway, written in 1927. It was Tarkovsky's first film, produced when he was a student at the State Institute of Cinematography.

Who’s in it. Die Killer stars Yuli Fait as Nick Adams, Aleksandr Gordon as George, Valentin Vinogradov as Al and Vadim Novikov as Max, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Die Killer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Killer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die Killer tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Die Killer (1956)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Killer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Die Killer worth watching?
Die Killer holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Die Killer?
Die Killer stars Yuli Fait, Aleksandr Gordon, Valentin Vinogradov, Vadim Novikov and Yuriy Dubrovin.
When was Die Killer released?
Die Killer was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.