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A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

The Big Knife

6.019551h 51mNR
CrimeDrama

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.

Directed by Robert Aldrich

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CAST

The people behind the story

Jack Palance
Jack PalanceCharles Castle
Ida Lupino
Ida LupinoMarion Castle
Wendell Corey
Wendell CoreySmiley Coy
Jean Hagen
Jean HagenConnie Bliss
Rod Steiger
Rod SteigerStanley Shriner Hoff
Shelley Winters
Shelley WintersDixie Evans
Ilka Chase
Ilka ChasePatty Benedict
Everett Sloane
Everett SloaneNat Danziger

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