The Big Knife
1955 • Crime | Drama
5.951 (91)
Robert Aldrich
Director
Clifford Odets
Writer
James Poe
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
October 25, 1955
Duration
111 Min
Language
en
Popularity
3.6358
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
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.
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
Nick Cravat
Robert Emhardt
Mel Welles
Michael Fox
Strother Martin
Ralph Volkie
