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The Big Knife
The Big Knife
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The Big Knife

"A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood"

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.

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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

Strother Martin

Strother Martin

Stillman

Ralph Volkie

Ralph Volkie

Referee

Crew

Robert Aldrich

Robert Aldrich

Director

Robert Aldrich

Robert Aldrich

Producer

Ernest Laszlo

Ernest Laszlo

Director of Photography

Frank De Vol

Frank De Vol

Original Music Composer

John Orlando

Property Master

Michael Luciano

Michael Luciano

Editor

Edward G. Boyle

Set Decoration

Louis Hippe

Louis Hippe

Makeup Artist

William Glasgow

Art Direction

Jack R. Berne

Production Supervisor

Joe Franklin

Script Supervisor

Saul Bass

Saul Bass

Title Designer

Nate D. Slott

Assistant Director

Robert H. Justman

Second Assistant Director

John Livesley

Grip

Robert Sherman

Producer's Assistant

Jack Solomon

Sound

Bob Russell

Transportation Captain

Jack Murton

Casting

Frank De Vol

Frank De Vol

Conductor

Clifford Odets

Clifford Odets

Writer

James Poe

James Poe

Writer