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Jack PalanceCharles Castle -
Ida LupinoMarion Castle
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Wendell CoreySmiley Coy
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Jean HagenConnie Bliss
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Rod SteigerStanley Shriner Hoff
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Shelley WintersDixie Evans
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Ilka ChasePatty Benedict
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Everett SloaneNat Danziger
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Wesley AddyHoratio "Hank" Teagle
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Paul LangtonBuddy Bliss
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Nick DennisMickey Feeney
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Bill WalkerRussell
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Michael WinkelmanBilly Castle
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Richard BooneNarrator (Voice)
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Nick CravatNick
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Robert EmhardtBit Part
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Mel WellesMustached Party Guest
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Michael FoxPrize Fight Announcer
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Strother MartinStillman
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Ralph VolkieReferee
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 1 h 51 min |
Description:
Movie star Charlie Castle clashes with his producer, Stanley Hoff, over a new seven-year contract. Dissatisfied with the quality of recent films, Castle wants to pursue a different direction. His wife supports him, but his agent advises caution. The situation escalates when Hoff uses blackmail to pressure Castle into accepting the deal, challenging the actor's principles and dedication to his art. This drama explores ambition, loyalty, and integrity in the competitive Hollywood landscape.
| Alternative title: | The Big Knife |
| Release year: | 1955 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 1 win & 2 nominations |
| Director: | Robert Aldrich |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | bel air blackmail film noir movie business |
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