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The Big Knife

The Big Knife1955

★6.0111 minCrimeDrama

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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Writer

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Stars

Jack Palance Ida Lupino Wendell Corey

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Jack Palance
as Charles Castle
Ida Lupino
as Marion Castle
Wendell Corey
as Smiley Coy
Jean Hagen
as Connie Bliss
Rod Steiger
as Stanley Shriner Hoff
Shelley Winters
as Dixie Evans
Ilka Chase
as Patty Benedict
Everett Sloane
as Nat Danziger
Wesley Addy
as Horatio "Hank" Teagle
Paul Langton
as Buddy Bliss
Nick Dennis
as Mickey Feeney
Bill Walker
as Russell
Michael Winkelman
as Billy Castle
Richard Boone
as Narrator (Voice)
Nick Cravat
as Nick
Robert Emhardt
as Bit Part
Mel Welles
as Mustached Party Guest
Michael Fox
as Prize Fight Announcer
Strother Martin
as Stillman
Ralph Volkie
as Referee

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