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.
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
EN
Budget
Undisclosed
Revenue
Undisclosed
Cast
Faces behind the story
Jack Palance
Charles Castle
Ida Lupino
Marion Castle
Wendell Corey
Smiley Coy
Jean Hagen
Connie Bliss
Rod Steiger
Stanley Shriner Hoff
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Gallery
Frames that sell the world
Recommendations
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1947 / Crime, Drama
Force of Evil
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Victim
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1946 / Crime, Drama
Plunder Road
1957 / Crime, Drama
Private Hell 36
1954 / Crime, Drama
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The Big Combo
1955 / Drama, Crime
No Man of Her Own
1950 / Drama, Crime
While the City Sleeps
1956 / Thriller, Drama
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1954 / Crime, Drama
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1947 / Drama, Mystery
The Damned Don't Cry
1950 / Crime, Drama
They Made Me a Fugitive
1947 / Drama, Thriller
Glengarry Glen Ross
1992 / Crime, Drama
Johnny O'Clock
1947 / Crime, Drama
The Asphalt Jungle
1950 / Crime, Drama
The Undercover Man
1949 / Crime, Drama
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A Diary of a Murderess
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1982 / Drama
Mildred Pierce
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