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The Big Knife (1955)

Movie ★ 6.0 111 min

Crime Drama

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.

Robert Aldrich Director James Poe Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 25, 1955
Runtime
111 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0047880
Language
Studio
The Associates & Aldrich Company,

Themes

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 Mel Welles Mel Welles Mustached Party Guest Michael Fox Michael Fox Prize Fight Announcer

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Big Knife about?
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.
Who directed The Big Knife?
The Big Knife was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in The Big Knife?
The Big Knife stars Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Wendell Corey, Jean Hagen.
When was The Big Knife released?
The Big Knife is a 1955 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Big Knife?
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