The Big Knife
A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood
1955-10-25 | 111 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Jack PalanceCharles Castle
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Ida LupinoMarion Castle
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Wendell CoreySmiley Coy
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Jean HagenConnie Bliss
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Rod SteigerStanley Shriner Hoff
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Shelley WintersDixie Evans
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Ilka ChasePatty Benedict
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Everett SloaneNat Danziger
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Wesley AddyHoratio "Hank" Teagle
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Paul LangtonBuddy Bliss
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Nick DennisMickey Feeney
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Bill WalkerRussell
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Michael WinkelmanBilly Castle
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Richard BooneNarrator (Voice)
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Nick CravatNick
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Robert EmhardtBit Part
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Mel WellesMustached Party Guest
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Michael FoxPrize Fight Announcer
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Strother MartinStillman
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Ralph VolkieReferee
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