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The Big Knife

A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

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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.

  • Release date
  • October 25, 1955
  • Runtime
  • 111 min
  • Genres
  • Crime, Drama
  • Director
  • Robert Aldrich

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Jack Palance photo Jack Palance Charles Castle Ida Lupino photo Ida Lupino Marion Castle Wendell Corey photo Wendell Corey Smiley Coy Jean Hagen photo Jean Hagen Connie Bliss Rod Steiger photo Rod Steiger Stanley Shriner Hoff Shelley Winters photo Shelley Winters Dixie Evans Ilka Chase photo Ilka Chase Patty Benedict Everett Sloane photo Everett Sloane Nat Danziger

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