The Big Knife
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1955-10-25
Runtime: 111 mins
Director: Robert Aldrich
Writer: James Poe, Clifford Odets
Spoken language: English
Genres: Crime, Drama
Original title: The Big Knife
Production Companies: The Associates & Aldrich Company, United Artists
Production Countries: United States of America
Cast
Jack Palance
Ida Lupino
Wendell Corey
Jean Hagen
Rod Steiger
Shelley Winters
Ilka Chase
Everett Sloane
Wesley Addy
Paul Langton
Nick Dennis
Bill Walker
Michael Winkelman
Richard Boone
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