The Big Knife
The Big Knife
Release: 1955-10-25
·Runtime: 111m
·★ 6.0
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. 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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
The Associates & Aldrich Company
United Artists
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Wendell Corey
as Smiley Coy
Rod Steiger
as Stanley Shriner Hoff
Everett Sloane
as Nat Danziger
Paul Langton
as Buddy Bliss
Bill Walker
as Russell
Jean Hagen
as Connie Bliss
Shelley Winters
as Dixie Evans
Nick Dennis
as Mickey Feeney
Nick Cravat
as Nick
Strother Martin
as Stillman
Ida Lupino
as Marion Castle
Wesley Addy
as Horatio "Hank" Teagle
Michael Winkelman
as Billy Castle
Michael Fox
as Prize Fight Announcer
Ralph Volkie
as Referee
Jack Palance
as Charles Castle
Ilka Chase
as Patty Benedict
Robert Emhardt
as Bit Part
Mel Welles
as Mustached Party Guest
Richard Boone
as Narrator (Voice)
