The Big Knife

Name: The Big Knife
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 25 Oct 1955
Rating: 6.00
Cast: Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Wendell Corey, Jean Hagen, Rod Steiger

A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood 1955-10-25 United States of America 111 minutes.

6.00 83 votes

Crime Drama movie business blackmail film noir bel air

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Overview

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.

Year 1955

Studio The Associates & Aldrich Company, United Artists

Director Robert Aldrich

Crew Robert Aldrich (Director), Robert Aldrich (Producer), Ernest Laszlo (Director of Photography), Frank De Vol (Original Music Composer), John Orlando (Property Master), Michael Luciano (Editor)

Popularity 2

Language English