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The Big Knife (1955)

Oct 25, 1955 · 1h 51m

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A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

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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Top cast

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

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