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    The Big Knife

    111'

    1955-10-25

    6

    A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

    Crime,Drama

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingRobert AldrichWritingJames Poe

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    Cast

    2

    Charles Castle

    Jack Palance

    1

    Marion Castle

    Ida Lupino

    1

    Smiley Coy

    Wendell Corey

    1

    Connie Bliss

    Jean Hagen

    2

    Stanley Shriner Hoff

    Rod Steiger

    2

    Dixie Evans

    Shelley Winters

    1

    Patty Benedict

    Ilka Chase

    1

    Nat Danziger

    Everett Sloane

    1

    Horatio "Hank" Teagle

    Wesley Addy

    1

    Buddy Bliss

    Paul Langton

    1

    Mickey Feeney

    Nick Dennis

    1

    Russell

    Bill Walker

    1

    Billy Castle

    Michael Winkelman

    2

    Narrator (Voice)

    Richard Boone

    1

    Nick

    Nick Cravat

    1

    Bit Part

    Robert Emhardt

    1

    Mustached Party Guest

    Mel Welles

    1

    Prize Fight Announcer

    Michael Fox

    2

    Stillman

    Strother Martin

    1

    Referee

    Ralph Volkie

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. The Associates & Aldrich Company
      2. United Artists
    • Vote Count: 99
    • Popularity: 1.1664
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Big Knife

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