The Killers is a 1946 film noir starring Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, and Sam Levene. It tells the story of two hit men who arrive in a small town and kill Ole Andreson, aka "the Swede" (Burt Lancaster). A life insurance investigator sent to pay the beneficiary of his policy uncovers a complex tale of treachery and crime, all linked to the mysterious Kitty Collins (Ava Gardner). This film was released on August 28, 1946.
