The Big Knife

A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

111 mins
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.

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

Ernest Laszlo

Director of Photography

Frank De Vol

Original Music Composer

John Orlando

Property Master

Edward G. Boyle

Set Decoration

Louis Hippe

Makeup Artist

William Glasgow

Art Direction

Jack R. Berne

Production Supervisor

Joe Franklin

Script Supervisor

Saul Bass

Title Designer

Nate D. Slott

Assistant Director

Robert H. Justman

Second Assistant Director

Robert Sherman

Producer's Assistant

Bob Russell

Transportation Captain

Frank De Vol

Conductor

James Poe

Writer

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