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The Big Knife
The Big Knife
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The Big Knife

"A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood"

1955
1h 51m
6.0(90 votes)
Crime
Drama

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.

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Production Companies

United Artists

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Cast & Crew

20 members
Acting

Jack Palance

Charles Castle

Jack Palance
Acting

Ida Lupino

Marion Castle

Ida Lupino
Acting

Wendell Corey

Smiley Coy

Wendell Corey
Acting

Jean Hagen

Connie Bliss

Jean Hagen
Acting

Rod Steiger

Stanley Shriner Hoff

Rod Steiger
Acting

Shelley Winters

Dixie Evans

Shelley Winters
Acting

Ilka Chase

Patty Benedict

Ilka Chase
Acting

Everett Sloane

Nat Danziger

Everett Sloane
Acting

Wesley Addy

Horatio "Hank" Teagle

Wesley Addy
Acting

Paul Langton

Buddy Bliss

Paul Langton
Acting

Nick Dennis

Mickey Feeney

Nick Dennis
Acting

Bill Walker

Russell

Bill Walker
Acting

Michael Winkelman

Billy Castle

Michael Winkelman
Acting

Richard Boone

Narrator (Voice)

Richard Boone
Acting

Nick Cravat

Nick

Nick Cravat
Acting

Robert Emhardt

Bit Part

Robert Emhardt
Acting

Mel Welles

Mustached Party Guest

Mel Welles
Acting

Michael Fox

Prize Fight Announcer

Michael Fox
Acting

Strother Martin

Stillman

Strother Martin
Acting

Ralph Volkie

Referee

Ralph Volkie

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