Kill Or Be Killed (1950) Lawrence Tierney

Kill Or Be Killed 1950 full length film noir movies starring Lawrence Tierney. 1950s film noir crime mystery set in the South American jungle has an American (Tierney) framed for a crime he did not commit. He is soon on an adventure to find the real culprit in classic film noir style. synopsis by - Broken Trout -

[@johnnyray88]

Outside of acting Lawrence Tierney was a real life tough guy. He took no crap from anybody. People knew when he had a few drinks under his belt to stay away from him because he was always looking for a fight.

[@alondathomas293]

He was also a major alcoholic, which eventually cost him leading roles, and nearly his career, since he became known as being too difficult to work with. I've seen him in 3 films, and he played an unlikable, mean thug in each one. Other than nailing the tough guy role and attitude, he didn't have much charisma, and wasn't good-looking either. He always looked like he'd taken one too many punches in the face.

[@alonzocalvillo6702]

Another unseen gem. I am always on the lookout for noir movies that I haven’t seen and this is one of them. Thanks and keep’em coming!

[@timdasilva2806]

Underrated tough guy. He could have and should have made movies with Vancleef, Marvin, Douglas. His acting is spot on and looked at by Hollywood purists as the benchmark. His spot in Reservoir Dogs is why the movie was a hit! The original OG!!

[@timdasilva2806]

microbe_rz31 There was no list back then!

[@emmettecraft]

If Lawrence Tierney is in it, it's good.

[@BrokenTrout]

Heck yes!

[@garrysekelli6776]

If Broderick Crawford in it it better.

[@SuperIliad]

Kill or Be Killed, released April 1950 (USA), filmed in Lisbon, Portugal. Lawrence Tierney as Robert Warren; George Coulouris as Victor Sloma; Marissa O'Brien as Maria Marek; Rudolph Anders as Gregory Marek; Lopes da Silva as Huerta; Veloso Pires as Damiao; Leonor Maia as Nina; João Amaro as Jose; Licinio Sena as Procopio; Helga Liné, Dancer; Mira Lobo, Overseer; Álvaro Benamor (undetermined role).

[@rogersmith4834]

Tierney played Mr. Henderson, who ran the crooked gambling games on the circus midway in DeMille's THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH. The Ringling circus was known as a Sunday School show, which never carried such games, but DeMille put them there for his villain. Tierney was quite convincing and so was John Kellogg as Harry, who robbed the circus train.

[@prasenjitdey4222]

This was such a good movie to watch👌👍 Just can't imagine 1950 had so much class👌👍👏👏

[@nedludd7622]

It didn't.

[@prasenjitdey4222]

@@nedludd7622 Mr. Ludd I hope you are doing good!!🤝 Watching from India & loving it, Sir, my apologies if you have taken an offence on my comments.👍🙏🙏🙂

[@frankiewoodhouse2914]

Yes a Tierney Noir. Good one Trout!

[@BrokenTrout]

You know something? I saw him in "Reservoir Dogs" long before I was hip to his film history. He was "OG".

[@frankiewoodhouse2914]

@@BrokenTrout great movie as well. My favourite always has been Lady Of Deceit. Can't recall the other English title of the movie but Tierney is a force in that one!

[@Lolabelle59]

Love you, Tierney. R.I.P. Never saw this before. Thank you, Broken Trout!

[@RetiredSchoolCook]

GOOD MOVIE ,GOOD STORY I LIKE THIS MOVIE AND ENJOYED WATCHING IT LAWRENCE TIERNEY ALWAYS THE GREAT GOOD OR BAD GUY THANK YOU BROKEN TROUT

[@BrokenTrout]

We both feel the same way about Mr. Tierney. Always glad to hear from you RSC.

[@ddkoda]

thanks for the upload Broken Trout. Enjoyable movie with a good story line and Lawrence Tierney playing a likable, compelling to watch character.

[@auletjohnast03638]

ddkoda, I'm broken red snapper and thanks for enjoying the movie.

[@larrysepicmovies5044]

I saw HELGA LINE in the opening credits in a 1950 movie. Helga was a major star in the Sword & Sandal and Euro-Spy films of the 1960s. She made movies for many years. Bravo Helga.

[@michaelcollins237]

Thank you for the effort it took for you to do this I am a big fan of Lawrence Tierney

[@CoimbraGuy]

I thought I knew my Lawrence Tierney movies but I'll admit that somehow this one got past me. Thanks SO much for this! 👍

[@BrokenTrout]

You are very welcome Jim. Thanks for the comment.

[@immaterialimmaterial5195]

Lawrence Tierney's talent makes this well crafted and scripted 'B' film seem more like an 'A' film.

[@rescuepetsrule6842]

Strangely, some of the dialogue is really smart- "If a man lives by a Philosophy, he should be willing to die by it". I remember my Marine father saying something a lot like, "You can't dodge the one with your name on it". Not your typical Jungle movie junk. Tierney!!!

[@sidneyperry7623]

You father was a smart man, looks like you listened to him. Thank him often.

[@rescuepetsrule6842]

@@sidneyperry7623 Thank you so much! He was a tough man with a high IQ, and spent 1 Saturday a month teaching other Marines how to fix their cars, how to grow any plant, home repairs, etc. I'm very proud of him, and he never gave anyone advice that didn't solve their problems. Semper Fi, Dad!

[@luismantaras6460]

Another rarity as someone said. I didn't remember knowing this actor, a mixture between Scott Brady and Gene Kelly in his facial features. Thank you!

[@christopherbye4318]

Scott Brady and Lawrence Tierney are brothers.

[@luismantaras6460]

@@christopherbye4318 Well, thank you!

[@BrokenTrout]

My pleasure Luis. I enjoy getting your take on these things, have a great weekend.

[@randyacuna3248]

@@christopherbye4318 there is also Edward Tierney who is introduced with Lawrence in the hoodlum 1951

[@karenhill3970]

Yes !! He did reassemble them Scott Brady

[@johnnyray88]

Toward the end of Lawrence Tierney career he played Elaine's father in the Seinfeld TV series.

[@djsomali4414]

Thanks Broken trout and keep them coming!

[@Firebrand55]

Lawrence......spitting image of his acting brother, Scott Brady.

[@guineapig4701]

And their other brother. Edward.

[@Firebrand55]

@@guineapig4701 Thanks for that.

[@None-zc5vg]

Scott Brady could play believable good guys, but Lawrence was wasted in 'good' roles.

[@johnmitchelljr]

Another Mr. Tierney checking in. Thank you.

[@Carly8Corday]

Ever a chance in a billion we could see The Devil Thumbs a Ride? It isn't even buyable anywhere on DVD or VHS except Spain.

[@BrokenTrout]

Still under copyright by RKO. it is a shame, maybe someday.

[@joycetroncoso1280]

This was great love that Tierney Thank you so much

[@garyolsen3409]

Doesn't anyone use punctuation anymore?

[@karenhill3970]

This was great...thank you

[@johnpritchard5410]

Wearing drape suits in the tropics, when it's 100F and near 100% humidity....

[@deborahrigby5428]

Gr8 movie thanks for uploading❤️❣️

[@loyalwarrior3053]

*Dramatic right from the beginning. Lot of suspense. Full view. Like 278.*

[@ronwaldron9626]

Phythons are,nt poisonous and it would of took Black Mamba to kill that quick.😊 Good movie Tierney good as always. Couloris always a great villian .And Gregory always a great villan. And always made a good Nazi!!Moves along at a good clip. Never got boring. First time seeing it. Enjoy the piano work, also.😊

[@stuart8663]

I can breathe now. Man, that was good!

[@RichardDominguezTheMagicIsReal]

another one hit out of the ball park, great choice for the channel ... thanks for the upload

[@BrokenTrout]

Hi Richard, I liked this one a lot. (your welcome)

[@Showtyme420]

Everytime I come across a film noir I'm expecting Boggie or Lizabeth Scott to come walking across the screen at any moment.

[@davidhull1481]

Boggie? Whodat?

[@Ali-uz8qg]

Nice film.

[@user-pt4ix4kd9l]

The lost art of B/W cinematography in final moments of film when we see the shadows of the two lovers kissing.

[@saltydawg7078]

Super find!

[@BrokenTrout]

Hi Zoey. Thanks for watching it.

[@saltydawg7078]

@@BrokenTrout most welcome! ☺☺

[@robertmccreary8814]

Great movie broken trout !

[@BrokenTrout]

I must humbly agree Robert, Thanks man.

[@andywinger4197]

That band in the first 4 minutes was pretty good. But how did they get the clarinet and trumpet sound from a guitar, bass, piano and drum set? At 19 minutes, Gregory brought sheet music and she played it without reading it.

[@BikeVermont71]

Typical Hollywood knowledge of animals: a venomous python!

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

My first thought....but it's to be expected. These guys smell like nazis which adds to the mix of crazy world. "Kill or be killed" was the mantra I was fed doing a tour of duty in Viet Nam....friggin' nuts.

[@thankthelord4536]

This story is like the fugitive.

[@tanansadudi3803]

The stunning Euro-cult icon favorite, Helga Liné, at 19, dancing at 2:48.

[@TheMrmojo23]

Tarantino put him in reservoir dogs saved Travolta career with pulp fiction

[@auletjohnast03638]

I'AM BROKEN RED SNAPPER AND THIS MOVIE WAS PRETTY GOOD.

[@sabinowilliam2735]

Very good film. I like Lawrence Tierney's films. Marissa O'Brien was lovely and talented. However, there is no information on her. She made only two films. Could someone help?

[@phaedrabacker2004]

I would've liked to hang out with Mr. Tierney. Fun.

[@stevelewis7263]

Anacondas aren't venomous they're constrictors.

[@TheYorkshirelady]

I thought his brother Scott Brady was a better actor, but I liked this movie.

[@MOGGS1942]

I was just about to post that he looks a lot like Scott Brady, and now I know why. 😁 Scott was a great actor, but Laurence not so good.

[@karenhill3970]

I had never heard of Lawrence Tierney til now...great...any kin to Gene ??

[@pambrown8697]

I like him in movies, but I think he was scarier in real life.

[@petekanter1612]

PAM? I believe I can tell you that you're right about that. Although Tierney admitted in an interview toward the end of his 53 yr-long career (1947-2000): "I resented the roles they gave me. I just never thought of myself as a guy who did rotten things." Nevertheless, it was because of trouble he got into --- such as, for example, bar room brawls -- that he never got a contract with any motion picture studio.

[@pambrown8697]

@@petekanter1612 Yes, Remember when he was on Seinfeld, Jerry said he would not have him back because of some issues with him on set.

[@petekanter1612]

@@pambrown8697 No, I can't say I recall that. But, then, I was never a fan of Seinfeld

[@Foowowee]

He had a knife he would brandish on the Seinfeld set.

[@michaelcollins237]

@@petekanter1612 i watched one half of one episode and that was enough for me

[@jennygibbons1258]

Thanks 😊

[@Mastermayham]

Nice movie the law of the jungle ruled in this case😎

[@spacemunky8164]

"You're Mr. Pink now and always!" Joe Costa (res dogs)

[@stevenday5448]

You don’t want to be Mr. Pink! Sit down and shut up.

[@pelicancovebeach2873]

I can see him behind the mosquito net. Just saying. Not a very good hiding spot.

[@rdbjrseattle]

All that was missing was Quicksand -another myth.

[@l_cflannigan9433]

Too many commercials.

[@BrokenTrout]

Skip them @C_G North my channel is not monetized, its Paramount claiming it.

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

Wow......and I really mean it....wow!

[@BrokenTrout]

The steamy jungle awaits!

[@pvsmanian1]

simple and nice story.

[@mickeybitsko1676]

Lou Saban should have that music video played at every home game

[@davidhull1481]

Very slight story, but the location is interesting.

[@larrylomascolo6289]

welcome to ADD channel

[@garrysekelli6776]

Lawrence tierney makes me want to smoke cigarettes so i can be so suave like him.

[@tasoulagoodrick2767]

How many times does Maria say Gregory !!!!

[@johnpritchard5410]

George Coulouris is always good.

[@garyolsen3409]

Pretty good movie despite being predictable and a little cheesy in parts.

[@sloburnjo]

one real life SOB was LT he was persona non grata at all the studios, lol

[@joelonzello4189]

He wouldnt be smelling too good after that dip in the Amazon !

[@catholiccrusader5328]

How did this woman manage to build a palace in the middle of the Amazon jungle?

[@brianmccarthy5557]

Government secured mortgage. Freddie Mac.

[@quentinlickliter4697]

I thought this was quite entertaining. They could have made the ending much better..and should have.

[@coolroy4300]

Really good one except for those darn fish .lol

[@BurchallGj]

He's Scott Brady's brother !

[@brianmccarthy5557]

Reservoir Dogs.

[@siouxcoker7220]

👍👍👍👍

[@nedludd7622]

The music isn't bad, it is just bad for this film. The actors are ok, but the rest is pretty awful, starting with the plot.

[@mickeybitsko1676]

They are not 6 ft apart

[@BrokenTrout]

LOL! @mickey bitsko

[@harryharafias1752]

Lawrence Tierney is Elaine father from Seinfeld. Bet you didn't know that.

[@davidhull1481]

@@harryharafias1752 You’re not even the first person to point that out here. Ha ha.

[@jnagarya519]

Always the weird "exotic" dance -- in this instance by a bleach blonde.

[@harryharafias1752]

George coulouris was greek

[@None-zc5vg]

He was British, and had a Greek father. Eagle-Lion was a British company.

[@mickeybitsko1676]

Victor is the pointy headed liberal