The Big Knife (1955)

ALL 10/25/1955 (en) Crime, Drama 111 Min
  • Release
    10/25/1955
  • Production
    The Associates & Aldrich Company, United Artists
  • Rotten tomato
    59%
  • Original title
    The Big Knife
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

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.

  1. Robert Aldrich

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Robert Aldrich

    Producer



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  1. Jack Palance

    Charles Castle

  2. Ida Lupino

    Marion Castle

  3. Wendell Corey

    Smiley Coy

  4. Jean Hagen

    Connie Bliss

  5. Rod Steiger

    Stanley Shriner Hoff

  6. Shelley Winters

    Dixie Evans

  7. Ilka Chase

    Patty Benedict

  8. Everett Sloane

    Nat Danziger

  9. Wesley Addy

    Horatio "Hank" Teagle

  10. Paul Langton

    Buddy Bliss

  11. Nick Dennis

    Mickey Feeney

  12. Bill Walker

    Russell

  13. Michael Winkelman

    Billy Castle

  14. Richard Boone

    Narrator (Voice)

  15. Nick Cravat

    Nick

  16. Robert Emhardt

    Bit Part

  17. Mel Welles

    Mustached Party Guest

  18. Michael Fox

    Prize Fight Announcer

  19. Strother Martin

    Stillman

  20. Ralph Volkie

    Referee

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 20 , Crews : 22

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The Big Knife (1955) 111 Min

ALL 10/25/1955 (en)
Crime, Drama
  • Release 10/25/1955
  • Production
    The Associates & Aldrich Company, United Artists
  • Original title The Big Knife
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

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.

  1. Robert Aldrich

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Michael Luciano

    Editor

  4. Robert Aldrich

    Producer