Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1955 · 1h 51m

The Big Knife

Director

Cast

Jack Palance as Charles Castle Ida Lupino as Marion Castle Wendell Corey as Smiley Coy Jean Hagen as Connie Bliss Rod Steiger as Stanley Shriner Hoff Shelley Winters as Dixie Evans

Crew

Ernest Laszlo — Director of Photography Michael Luciano — Editor Frank De Vol — Original Music Composer James Poe — Writer Clifford Odets — Writer Robert Aldrich — Producer

Tagline

A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

Synopsis

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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