The Big Knife

Name: The Big Knife
Cast: Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Wendell Corey, Jean Hagen, Rod Steiger

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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 & Crew

Director: Robert AldrichWriter: James Poe

Jack Palance

as Charles Castle

Ida Lupino

as Marion Castle

Wendell Corey

as Smiley Coy

Jean Hagen

as Connie Bliss

Rod Steiger

as Stanley Shriner Hoff

Shelley Winters

as Dixie Evans

Ilka Chase

as Patty Benedict

Everett Sloane

as Nat Danziger

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