The Big Knife

The Big Knife

1955
1h 51m
6.0

6.0/10

95 votes • View on IMDb
Crime Drama

"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.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
The Associates & Aldrich Company United Artists
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

movie business blackmail film noir bel air

Quick Facts

Release Date October 25, 1955
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0047880

Cast

Jack Palance
Jack Palance

Charles Castle

Ida Lupino
Ida Lupino

Marion Castle

Wendell Corey
Wendell Corey

Smiley Coy

Jean Hagen
Jean Hagen

Connie Bliss

Rod Steiger
Rod Steiger

Stanley Shriner Hoff

Shelley Winters
Shelley Winters

Dixie Evans

Ilka Chase
Ilka Chase

Patty Benedict

Everett Sloane
Everett Sloane

Nat Danziger

Wesley Addy
Wesley Addy

Horatio "Hank" Teagle

Paul Langton
Paul Langton

Buddy Bliss

Nick Dennis
Nick Dennis

Mickey Feeney

Bill Walker
Bill Walker

Russell

Key Crew

Robert Aldrich
Director
Robert Aldrich
Producer
Clifford Odets
Writer
James Poe
Writer