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The Big Knife
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.
1955 · Directed by Robert Aldrich · 111 min · Crime · Drama · 9 frames
Tagline
A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood
Crew
- Written by: James Poe
- Cinematography: Ernest Laszlo
- Edited by: Michael Luciano
- Music: Frank De Vol
- Produced by: Robert Aldrich
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
Production
- Country: United States of America
- Language: English
- Studios: The Associates & Aldrich Company, United Artists
- Themes: movie business, blackmail, film noir, bel air
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