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The Big Knife
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The Big Knife

Oct 25, 1955
1h 51m
★ 5.9

A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

Overview

Movie star Charlie Castle draws the ire of Hollywood producer Stanley Hoff when he refuses to sign a new seven-year contract. Castle is sick of the low quality of the studio's films and wants to start a new life. While his estranged wife supports him in the decision, Castle's talent agent urges him to reconsider. When Castle continues to be uncooperative, Hoff resorts to blackmail in order to get his way.

Genres

Crime
Drama

Production Companies

The Associates & Aldrich Company
United Artists

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Cast

Jack Palance

Charles Castle

Jack Palance

Ida Lupino

Marion Castle

Ida Lupino

Wendell Corey

Smiley Coy

Wendell Corey

Jean Hagen

Connie Bliss

Jean Hagen

Rod Steiger

Stanley Shriner Hoff

Rod Steiger

Shelley Winters

Dixie Evans

Shelley Winters

Ilka Chase

Patty Benedict

Ilka Chase

Everett Sloane

Nat Danziger

Everett Sloane

Wesley Addy

Horatio "Hank" Teagle

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Paul Langton

Buddy Bliss

Paul Langton

Nick Dennis

Mickey Feeney

Nick Dennis

Bill Walker

Russell

Bill Walker