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The Big Knife
1955, Oct 25
1h 51m
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.
Directed by
Robert Aldrich
Written by
James Poe, Clifford Odets
Jack Palance
Charles Castle
Strother Martin
Stillman
Rod Steiger
Stanley Shriner Hoff
Everett Sloane
Nat Danziger
Richard Boone
Narrator (Voice)
Shelley Winters
Dixie Evans
Ida Lupino
Marion Castle
Wesley Addy
Horatio "Hank" Teagle
Wendell Corey
Smiley Coy
Jean Hagen
Connie Bliss
Paul Langton
Buddy Bliss
Nick Dennis
Mickey Feeney
Nick Cravat
Nick
Robert Emhardt
Bit Part
Michael Fox
Prize Fight Announcer
Ilka Chase
Patty Benedict
Bill Walker
Russell
Mel Welles
Mustached Party Guest
Michael Winkelman
Billy Castle
Ralph Volkie
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