The Big Knife
The Big Knife

The Big Knife

1955-10-25 - 111 minutes

6.00 / 10

Overview

A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

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.

Screenplay

Director of Photography - Ernest Laszlo

Genres

Crime

Drama

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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

Michael Winkelman

Michael Winkelman

Billy Castle

Richard Boone

Richard Boone

Narrator (Voice)

Mel Welles

Mel Welles

Mustached Party Guest

Michael Fox

Michael Fox

Prize Fight Announcer