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The Big Knife

The Big Knife

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 25, 1955

Runtime

1h 51m

Genres

Crime, Drama

User Score

59%

Original Title

The Big Knife

Production Companies

The Associates & Aldrich Company, United Artists

Director

Robert Aldrich

Description

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.