The Big Knife (1955)
A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood
111 min
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
- Country of origin
- United States
Trailer
Cast
- Jack Palance as Charlie Castle
- Ida Lupino as Marion Castle
- Wendell Corey as Smiley Coy
- Jean Hagen as Connie Bliss
- Rod Steiger as Stanley Hoff
- Ilka Chase as Patty Benedict
- Everett Sloane as Nat Danziger
- Wesley Addy as Hank Teagle
- Paul Langton as Buddy Bliss
- Nick Dennis as Mickey Feeney
Crew
- Robert Aldrich · Director
- James Poe · Writer
- Clifford Odets · Writer
- Robert Aldrich · Producer
- Frank De Vol · Composer
- Ernest Laszlo · Cinematographer
- Michael Luciano · Editor