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The Big Knife

A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

1955★ 6.0 · 981h 51mCrimeDrama

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

Jack Palance
as Charles Castle

Rod Steiger
as Stanley Shriner Hoff

Shelley Winters
as Dixie Evans

Richard Boone
as Narrator (Voice)

Strother Martin
as Stillman

Ida Lupino
as Marion Castle

Nick Dennis
as Mickey Feeney

Michael Fox
as Prize Fight Announcer

Wendell Corey
as Smiley Coy

Robert Emhardt
as Bit Part

Jean Hagen
as Connie Bliss

Everett Sloane
as Nat Danziger

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Release date: 1955-10-25

Runtime: 1h 51m

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CrimeDrama

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