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