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The Big Knife

A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

  • Movie
  • 1955
  • NR
  • 1h 51m

Directed by Robert Aldrich

6.0

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6.0 out of 10 from 99 votes

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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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Cast and crew

  • Jack Palance

    Jack PalanceCharles Castle

  • Ida Lupino

    Ida LupinoMarion Castle

  • Wendell Corey

    Wendell CoreySmiley Coy

  • Jean Hagen

    Jean HagenConnie Bliss

  • Rod Steiger

    Rod SteigerStanley Shriner Hoff

  • Shelley Winters

    Shelley WintersDixie Evans

  • Ilka Chase

    Ilka ChasePatty Benedict

  • Everett Sloane

    Everett SloaneNat Danziger

  • Wesley Addy

    Wesley AddyHoratio "Hank" Teagle

  • Paul Langton

    Paul LangtonBuddy Bliss

  • Nick Dennis

    Nick DennisMickey Feeney

  • Bill Walker

    Bill WalkerRussell

  • Michael Winkelman

    Michael WinkelmanBilly Castle

  • Richard Boone

    Richard BooneNarrator (Voice)

  • Nick Cravat

    Nick CravatNick

  • Robert Emhardt

    Robert EmhardtBit Part

  • Mel Welles

    Mel WellesMustached Party Guest

  • Michael Fox

    Michael FoxPrize Fight Announcer

Director
Robert Aldrich
Writer
James Poe
Music
Frank De Vol
Cinematography
Ernest Laszlo