The Big Knife

1h 51min

Crime

Drama

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.

Production Companies

The Associates & Aldrich Company

United Artists

Cast

Jack Palance

Jack Palance

Charles Castle
Ida Lupino

Ida Lupino

Marion Castle
Wendell Corey

Wendell Corey

Smiley Coy
Jean Hagen

Jean Hagen

Connie Bliss
Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Stanley Shriner Hoff
Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Dixie Evans
Ilka Chase

Ilka Chase

Patty Benedict
Everett Sloane

Everett Sloane

Nat Danziger
Wesley Addy

Wesley Addy

Horatio "Hank" Teagle
Paul Langton

Paul Langton

Buddy Bliss
Nick Dennis

Nick Dennis

Mickey Feeney
Michael Winkelman

Michael Winkelman

Billy Castle
Richard Boone

Richard Boone

Narrator (Voice)
Mel Welles

Mel Welles

Mustached Party Guest
Michael Fox

Michael Fox

Prize Fight Announcer

Release date

25th Oct 1955

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English