The Big Knife

5.9 / 10

(80 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Crime,

Drama

Duration:

111 minutes

Year:

1955

Director:

Robert Aldrich

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Company:

The Associates & Aldrich Company,

United Artists

Cast:
Jack Palance

Charles Castle

Ida Lupino

Marion Castle

Wendell Corey

Smiley Coy

Jean Hagen

Connie Bliss

Rod Steiger

Stanley Shriner Hoff

Crew:
Robert Aldrich

Director

Robert Aldrich

Producer

Frank De Vol

Original Music Composer

Ernest Laszlo

Director of Photography

John Orlando

Property Master