The Big Knife
1955
A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood
- Robert Aldrich
- 1h 51m
- October 25, 1955 · United States of America
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 25, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Cast
- Ida Lupino,Bill Walker,Paul Langton,Michael Fox,Wesley Addy,Jack Palance,Strother Martin,Shelley Winters,Nick Dennis,Ilka Chaseand 10 more
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Writer
- Clifford Odets,James Poe
- Producer
- Robert Aldrich
- Cinematography
- Ernest Laszlo
- Music
- Frank De Vol
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
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