The Big Knife
A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Big Knife
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Release Date: 1955-10-25
- Runtime: 111 minutes
- Rating: 5.941/10 (85 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: The Associates & Aldrich Company, United Artists
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.0816
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Jack Palance
as Charles Castle
Ida Lupino
as Marion Castle
Wendell Corey
as Smiley Coy
Jean Hagen
as Connie Bliss
Rod Steiger
as Stanley Shriner Hoff
Shelley Winters
as Dixie Evans
Ilka Chase
as Patty Benedict
Everett Sloane
as Nat Danziger
Wesley Addy
as Horatio "Hank" Teagle
Paul Langton
as Buddy Bliss
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What is The Big Knife?▼
The Big Knife is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1955-10-25.
Who are the main actors in The Big Knife?▼
The main cast includes Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Wendell Corey, Jean Hagen, Rod Steiger, .
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Is The Big Knife based on a true story?▼
A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood
What is the IMDb rating of The Big Knife?▼
The Big Knife has an IMDb rating of 5.941/10 based on 85 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Big Knife?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Big Knife?▼
The soundtrack was composed by The Associates & Aldrich Company, United Artists. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Big Knife filmed?▼
The Big Knife was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Big Knife?▼
The total runtime of The Big Knife is 111 minutes.
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