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The Big Knife (1955)

NR · 1955-10-25 · 1h 51m · EN
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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.

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James PoeWriterClifford OdetsWriterRobert AldrichDirector

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Jack PalanceJack PalanceCharles CastleIda LupinoIda LupinoMarion CastleWendell CoreyWendell CoreySmiley CoyJean HagenJean HagenConnie BlissRod SteigerRod SteigerStanley Shriner HoffShelley WintersShelley WintersDixie EvansIlka ChaseIlka ChasePatty BenedictEverett SloaneEverett SloaneNat DanzigerWesley AddyWesley AddyHoratio "Hank" TeaglePaul LangtonPaul LangtonBuddy BlissNick DennisNick DennisMickey FeeneyBill WalkerBill WalkerRussell

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What is The Big Knife about?

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.

How long is The Big Knife?

The Big Knife has a runtime of 111 minutes.