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