The Big Knife (1955)
A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood
1955 · NR · 1h 51m · Crime, Drama
Genres: Crime, Drama
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.
Director: Robert Aldrich
Writers: James Poe
Music by: Frank De Vol
Cinematography: Ernest Laszlo
Editor: Michael Luciano
Rated 6/10 by 98 viewers
Cast
Jack Palance as Charles CastleIda Lupino as Marion CastleWendell Corey as Smiley CoyJean Hagen as Connie BlissRod Steiger as Stanley Shriner HoffShelley Winters as Dixie EvansIlka Chase as Patty BenedictEverett Sloane as Nat DanzigerWesley Addy as Horatio "Hank" TeaglePaul Langton as Buddy BlissNick Dennis as Mickey FeeneyBill Walker as RussellMore like this
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