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The Big Knife
A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood
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.
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Cast
- Jack Palance as Charles Castle
- Ida Lupino as Marion Castle
- Wendell Corey as Smiley Coy
- Jean Hagen as Connie Bliss
- Rod Steiger as Stanley Shriner Hoff
- Shelley Winters as Dixie Evans
- Ilka Chase as Patty Benedict
- Everett Sloane as Nat Danziger
- Wesley Addy as Horatio "Hank" Teagle
- Paul Langton as Buddy Bliss
- Nick Dennis as Mickey Feeney
- Bill Walker as Russell
Details
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Released
- October 25, 1955
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Studio
- The Associates & Aldrich Company and United Artists
- Status
- Released
- TMDB score
- 6.0 / 10 from 99 votes
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