The Killers

Professional hitmen Charlie and Lee infiltrate a school for the blind with a grim objective. They aim to intimidate the principal into revealing the location of a teacher named Jerry Nichols.

As Charlie and Lee make their way upstairs, Jerry receives a warning call about their arrival. He chooses not to flee, stating, 'It's okay. I know them.' Tragically, he meets his end when the assassins storm in and shoot him.

On a train ride away from the school, Charlie reflects on their target, Johnny North, and his apparent resignation to his fate. Lee reveals that Johnny, a former race car driver, had recognized them, leading them to ponder Johnny's lack of escape.

Charlie and Lee discover they were each paid $25,000 by an anonymous client to eliminate Johnny. Their job was clear: execute him without any contact with their employer, emphasizing the detached nature of their profession.

As Charlie and Lee dig into Johnny's history, they reflect on his downfall as a champion race car driver and his rumored involvement in a notorious mail truck heist. They are determined to trace his story further.

Traveling to Miami, Charlie and Lee meet with Earl Sylvester, Johnny's former mechanic. Earl recounts the painful history of Johnny, including his romance with Sheila Farr and how it ultimately disrupted his racing career.

Charlie and Lee proceed to New Orleans to seek answers from Mickey, a former associate of mob boss Jack Browning. Under pressure, Mickey explains the chains of events that turned Johnny's life into a criminal nightmare.

Upon confronting Jack Browning, Charlie and Lee are met with blatant denials regarding the robbery linked to Johnny. However, they soon receive a lead that Sheila, Johnny's romantic interest, is in town.

When Charlie and Lee visit Sheila, she initially evades their questions. However, faced with their aggressive tactics, she reveals crucial details about Johnny's entanglement with Browning and the circumstances of the robbery.

Realizing the weight of Sheila’s betrayals, Charlie and Lee decide to kidnap her as leverage against Browning. Their plan, however, spirals into chaos when Browning retaliates, leading to tragic consequences.

The situation escalates horrifically when Browning's retaliation results in Lee's death. A devastated Charlie struggles to cope with the loss, forcing him back into a spiraling cycle of violence.

In a climactic showdown at Browning's mansion, Charlie faces the realities of betrayal. As Sheila tries to distance herself from the chaos, Charlie must avenge his partner's death and confront the consequences of their violent choices.

As Charlie exacts his revenge and retrieves the stolen money, he symbolically collapses under the weight of futility in their violent world. The film closes with a poignant reflection on loss and despair, reiterating that not all plans end with success.