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Title: A superb example of film noir
Review: The Killing is a story about an ordinary man caught up in an elaborate plot to rob a racetrack. Johnny Clay, an ex-convict, carefully orchestrates the plan to take the money, and includes George Peatty in the plot. Under pressure from his wife, George caves and tells his wife about the plan. Unbeknownst to him, his wife is involved with another man, Val. She tells Val of the plan. After the successful completion of the heist, Val shows up to the meeting place of the robbers, armed. Gunshots resound.Good lighting and an understandable and interesting plot help drive this film noir to greatness. The lighting and set design reflect the inner turmoil of the characters as they struggle with their internal greed and selfishness, while the plot keeps the movie flowing and entertaining. This movie surely deserves its place among the classics of film noir.
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