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The Big Knife

A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

1955 · NR · 1h 51m

Directed by Robert Aldrich

6.0

TMDB audience score
99 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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
    Charles Castle

  • Ida Lupino
    Marion Castle

  • Wendell Corey
    Smiley Coy

  • Jean Hagen
    Connie Bliss

  • Rod Steiger
    Stanley Shriner Hoff

  • Shelley Winters
    Dixie Evans

  • Ilka Chase
    Patty Benedict

  • Everett Sloane
    Nat Danziger

  • Wesley Addy
    Horatio "Hank" Teagle

  • Paul Langton
    Buddy Bliss

  • Nick Dennis
    Mickey Feeney

  • Bill Walker
    Russell

  • Michael Winkelman
    Billy Castle

  • Richard Boone
    Narrator (Voice)

  • Nick Cravat
    Nick

  • Robert Emhardt
    Bit Part

  • Mel Welles
    Mustached Party Guest

  • Michael Fox
    Prize Fight Announcer