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