Jack PalanceCharles CastleSavaraTV movie
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.
CrimeDrama
Starring
Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Wendell Corey
Directed by
Robert Aldrich
About
The Big Knife
CrimeDrama
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.
A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood
Information
- Released
- Oct 25, 1955
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- US
- Rating
- NR
- Directed by
- Robert Aldrich
Production
- Studio
- The Associates & Aldrich Company
- Studio
- United Artists
Cast
People in this story
Jack PalanceCharles Castle
Ida LupinoMarion Castle
Wendell CoreySmiley Coy
Jean HagenConnie Bliss
Rod SteigerStanley Shriner Hoff
Shelley WintersDixie Evans
Ilka ChasePatty Benedict
Everett SloaneNat Danziger
Wesley AddyHoratio "Hank" Teagle
Paul LangtonBuddy Bliss
Nick DennisMickey Feeney
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