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