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The Big Knife

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Calorie Rating: 156
Released: 1955-10-25
MPAA Rating: NR
Running Time: 111 Minutes
Studios: The Associates & Aldrich Company, United Artists,


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.

Director / Directors

Joe Franklin
Script Supervisor
Nate D. Slott
Assistant Director

Robert H. Justman
Second Assistant Director


Cast

Jack Palance
Character: Charles Castle
Ida Lupino
Character: Marion Castle
Wendell Corey
Character: Smiley Coy

Jean Hagen
Character: Connie Bliss
Rod Steiger
Character: Stanley Shriner Hoff
Shelley Winters
Character: Dixie Evans

Ilka Chase
Character: Patty Benedict
Everett Sloane
Character: Nat Danziger
Wesley Addy
Character: Horatio "Hank" Teagle

Paul Langton
Character: Buddy Bliss
Nick Dennis
Character: Mickey Feeney
Bill Walker
Character: Russell

Michael Winkelman
Character: Billy Castle
Richard Boone
Character: Narrator (Voice)
Nick Cravat
Character: Nick

Robert Emhardt
Character: Bit Part
Mel Welles
Character: Mustached Party Guest
Michael Fox
Character: Prize Fight Announcer

Strother Martin
Character: Stillman
Ralph Volkie
Character: Referee


Production and Crew

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

Saul Bass
Title Designer
Robert Sherman
Producer's Assistant

Bob Russell
Transportation Captain

Frank De Vol
Conductor