Was Miller's Crossing influenced by The Godfather?

Yes. Directed by the Coen Brothers, this film pays homage to classic gangster movies, including "The Godfather." The opening scene, where a character confronts the mob boss, is noted as an "obvious nod to the opening of The Godfather."

Did Miller's Crossing influence The Killer?

Yes. Fincher has praised the Coen Brothers' *Miller's Crossing*, noting that it served as a key inspirational touchstone in devising the overall tone for *The Killer*.

Miller's Crossing (1990)

Name: Miller's Crossing
Released: 1990

Directed by Joel Coen

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The Killer (2023)²

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The Godfather (1972)
"Directed by the Coen Brothers, this film pays homage to classic gangster movies, including "The Godfather." The opening scene, where a character confronts the mob boss, is noted as an "obvious nod to the opening of The Godfather."" Miller%27s Crossing Wikipedia

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The Killer (2023)
"Fincher has praised the Coen Brothers' *Miller's Crossing*, noting that it served as a key inspirational touchstone in devising the overall tone for *The Killer*." 10 Great Thriller Movies Recommended By David Fincher Taste of Cinema - Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists

Miller's Crossing (1990), directed by Joel Coen, was inspired by 1 earlier film — including The Godfather — and has been cited as an influence on 1 later work, such as The Killer. Check out the citations below.