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The Big Knife

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

October 25, 1955
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Cast (20)

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
Bill Walker
Russell
Michael Winkelman
Billy Castle
Richard Boone
Narrator (Voice)
Robert Emhardt
Bit Part
Mel Welles
Mustached Party Guest
Michael Fox
Prize Fight Announcer
Ralph Volkie
Referee

Crew (22)

Directing

Robert Aldrich
Director
Joe Franklin
Script Supervisor
Nate D. Slott
Assistant Director
Robert H. Justman
Second Assistant Director

Writing

Production

Robert Aldrich
Producer
Jack Murton
Casting
Robert Sherman
Producer's Assistant
Jack R. Berne
Production Supervisor

Sound

Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
Frank De Vol
Conductor

Art

Saul Bass
Title Designer
John Orlando
Property Master
Edward G. Boyle
Set Decoration
William Glasgow
Art Direction

Camera

Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

Louis Hippe
Makeup Artist

Crew

Bob Russell
Transportation Captain

Editing

Lighting

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Visual Effects

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