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The Big Knife

NR
Movie
1955
1h 51m
English
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.
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The Big Knife (1955) on IMDb
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83

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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
Wesley Addy
Horatio "Hank" Teagle
Paul Langton
Buddy Bliss
Nick Dennis
Mickey Feeney
Michael Winkelman
Billy Castle
Richard Boone
Narrator (Voice)
Mel Welles
Mustached Party Guest
Michael Fox
Prize Fight Announcer
Directed By: Robert Aldrich

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juliosoft says...
5 months ago
It looks like a play, a different and surprising performance by Jack Palance, here he is not the bad guy, a criticism of the world of cinema.
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