1955
6.0 (83 votes)
1h 51m
Genres
Crime
Drama
Production Companies
The Associates & Aldrich Company
United Artists
United Artists
The Big Knife
A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood
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.
Key Crew
Director: Robert Aldrich
Producer: Robert Aldrich
Director of Photography: Ernest Laszlo
Writer: Clifford Odets, James Poe
Top Cast
Jack Palance
Charles Castle
Ida Lupino
Marion Castle
Wendell Corey
Smiley Coy
Jean Hagen
Connie Bliss
Rod Steiger
Stanley Shriner Hoff
Shelley Winters
Dixie Evans
Ilka Chase
Patty Benedict
Everett Sloane
Nat Danziger
Videos
The Big Knife (1955) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
