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The Big Knife

The Big Knife

# 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1955-10-25
⌚ Running Time: 111 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.9

Beloved Cast

Jack Palance original image
Charles Castle
Jack Palance
Ida Lupino original image
Marion Castle
Ida Lupino
Wendell Corey original image
Smiley Coy
Wendell Corey
Jean Hagen original image
Connie Bliss
Jean Hagen
Rod Steiger original image
Stanley Shriner Hoff
Rod Steiger
Shelley Winters original image
Dixie Evans
Shelley Winters
Ilka Chase original image
Patty Benedict
Ilka Chase
Everett Sloane original image
Nat Danziger
Everett Sloane
Wesley Addy original image
Horatio "Hank" Teagle
Wesley Addy
Paul Langton original image
Buddy Bliss
Paul Langton
Nick Dennis original image
Mickey Feeney
Nick Dennis
Bill Walker original image
Russell
Bill Walker
Michael Winkelman original image
Billy Castle
Michael Winkelman
Richard Boone original image
Narrator (Voice)
Richard Boone
Nick Cravat original image
Nick
Nick Cravat
Robert Emhardt original image
Bit Part
Robert Emhardt
Mel Welles original image
Mustached Party Guest
Mel Welles
Michael Fox original image
Prize Fight Announcer
Michael Fox
Strother Martin original image
Stillman
Strother Martin
Ralph Volkie original image
Referee
Ralph Volkie

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