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