The Big Knife
(1955)

A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

Released: 1955-10-25

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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.

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Jack Palance

as Charles Castle

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Ida Lupino

as Marion Castle

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Wendell Corey

as Smiley Coy

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Jean Hagen

as Connie Bliss

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Rod Steiger

as Stanley Shriner Hoff

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Shelley Winters

as Dixie Evans

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Ilka Chase

as Patty Benedict

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Everett Sloane

as Nat Danziger

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Wesley Addy

as Horatio "Hank" Teagle

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Paul Langton

as Buddy Bliss

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Nick Dennis

as Mickey Feeney

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Bill Walker

as Russell

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Michael Winkelman

as Billy Castle

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Richard Boone

as Narrator (Voice)

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Mel Welles

as Mustached Party Guest

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Michael Fox

as Prize Fight Announcer

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Ernest Laszlo

Director of Photography

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Frank De Vol

Original Music Composer

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Edward G. Boyle

Set Decoration

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Louis Hippe

Makeup Artist

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William Glasgow

Art Direction

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Jack R. Berne

Production Supervisor

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Joe Franklin

Script Supervisor

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Saul Bass

Title Designer

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Nate D. Slott

Assistant Director

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Robert H. Justman

Second Assistant Director

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Bob Russell

Transportation Captain

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