The Big Knife
5.941
1955-10-25
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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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.
Released
1955-10-25
Runtime
111
Director
Robert Aldrich
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Genres
Crime
Drama
Language
English
Production
The Associates & Aldrich Company
United Artists
Casts
Jack Palance
Jack Palance
Ida Lupino
Ida Lupino
Wendell Corey
Wendell Corey
Jean Hagen
Jean Hagen
Rod Steiger
Rod Steiger
Shelley Winters
Shelley Winters
Ilka Chase
Ilka Chase
Everett Sloane
Everett Sloane
Wesley Addy
Wesley Addy
Paul Langton
Paul Langton
Nick Dennis
Nick Dennis
Bill Walker
Bill Walker
Michael Winkelman
Michael Winkelman
Richard Boone
Richard Boone
Nick Cravat
Nick Cravat
Robert Emhardt
Robert Emhardt
Mel Welles
Mel Welles
Michael Fox
Michael Fox
Strother Martin
Strother Martin
Ralph Volkie
Ralph Volkie