The Big Knife 1955

A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood

5.918 / 10   79 vote(s)
NR
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.

Release Date 1955-10-25
Runtime 1h 51m
Directors Ernest Laszlo, Robert Aldrich, Nate D. Slott, Robert H. Justman
Producers Robert Aldrich, Robert Sherman
Writers Clifford Odets, James Poe