The Big Knife (1955)1h51
Crime · Drama
Director Robert Aldrich (7.2 avg)
Also directed The Dirty Dozen, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, Kiss Me Deadly, and 27 more
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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Cast
Jack Palance
Ida Lupino
Wendell Corey
Jean Hagen
Rod Steiger
Shelley Winters
Ilka Chase
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