``PUT YOUR BODY IN CASH'' was Kubrick's Hollywood debut that made his talent known to the world.

“PUT YOUR BODY IN CASH” synopsis

Johnny, who has just been released from prison, plans a cash heist at a racetrack and begins gathering friends. After careful preparation, the plan seemed to have been a success, but...Stanley Kubrick's third full-length film at the age of 28. The film is based on the novel "Clean Break" by Lionel White, with author Jim Thompson participating in the screenplay. His skillful editing, which allowed scenes to unfold simultaneously, and his dynamic and stylish visual sense influenced many subsequent filmmakers. Starring Sterling Haydon, known for his role in ``The Doctor'' (1964), and cinematography by Lucien Ballard, who has also worked on ``The Wild Bunch'' (1969).

Index

• James B. Harris and Stanley Kubrick's fateful encounter
• From amateur filmmaker to professional filmmaker
• Non-linear storyline that influenced Tarantino
• A breakthrough work whose talent was recognized by Kirk Douglas

James B. Harris and Stanley Kubrick's fateful encounter

Stanley Kubrick's memorable Hollywood debut was ``PUT YOUR BODY IN CASH'' (1956). ``Hare your body to the fullest''. The original title is "The Killing". It's a double meaning that includes the meaning of ``making a lot of money'' in addition to ``killing'', which is cool in its own right, but I take my hat off to the sense of humor that made it into such a Japanese title.

The original story is `` Flight and Death '' by Lionel White. This is a crime story about five men who hatch a plan to rob a racetrack of $2 million in cash, which ends in tragedy. The person who acquired the film rights for the cheap price of $10,000 was James B. Harris. He is the son of the owner of Flamingo Films, a film and television distribution company, and even has a history of attending the Juilliard School to become a musician. For some reason, he decided to follow the same path as his father as a producer, and was thinking of selling the film rights to ``Running and Death'', which he had acquired at a bargain price, to Frank Sinatra (he also worked on this original work). ).

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However, he ended up producing the film himself. Through a mutual acquaintance, Harris had a fateful encounter with Stanley Kubrick.

``Alex Singer was a childhood friend of Stanley Kubrick, and he introduced me to him. After I retired from the Army, I met Stanley again and invited him to a preview of his latest film, `` The Trap of Ruth. '' He had previously directed `` Fear and Desire, '' and I was very impressed with Stanley's work.''

(Excerpt from interview with James B. Harris)

At the time, Kubrick was still an amateur filmmaker, earning a living by playing chess. However, Harris was truly in awe of the immense talent of a young man his age. The two hit it off and decided to establish ``Harris Kubrick Productions'' and make a concerted effort to break into the film industry. His memorable first work was ``PUT YOUR BODY IN CASH''.

From amateur filmmaker to professional filmmaker