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The Big Knife

A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

6.0

1955•1h 51m

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

Photo of Jack Palance

Jack Palance

Charles Castle

Photo of Ida Lupino

Ida Lupino

Marion Castle

Photo of Wendell Corey

Wendell Corey

Smiley Coy

Photo of Jean Hagen

Jean Hagen

Connie Bliss

Photo of Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Stanley Shriner Hoff

Photo of Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Dixie Evans

Photo of Ilka Chase

Ilka Chase

Patty Benedict

Photo of Everett Sloane

Everett Sloane

Nat Danziger

Photo of Wesley Addy

Wesley Addy

Horatio "Hank" Teagle

Photo of Paul Langton

Paul Langton

Buddy Bliss

Photo of Nick Dennis

Nick Dennis

Mickey Feeney

Photo of Bill Walker

Bill Walker

Russell

Photo of Michael Winkelman

Michael Winkelman

Billy Castle

Photo of Richard Boone

Richard Boone

Narrator (Voice)

Photo of Nick Cravat

Nick Cravat

Nick

Photo of Robert Emhardt

Robert Emhardt

Bit Part

Photo of Mel Welles

Mel Welles

Mustached Party Guest

Photo of Michael Fox

Michael Fox

Prize Fight Announcer

Photo of Strother Martin

Strother Martin

Stillman

Photo of Ralph Volkie

Ralph Volkie

Referee

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