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The Big Knife (1955)

111 min  -  Drama | Film-Noir  -   25 November 1955 (France)
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Charles Castle is a successful Hollywood actor who has opted for screen success over art. He must make critical decisions regarding his career... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Aldrich

Writers:

James Poe (adapted for the screen by), Clifford Odets (stage play)

Stars:

Jack Palance, Ida Lupino and Wendell Corey
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jack Palance ...
Ida Lupino ...
Wendell Corey Wendell Corey ...
Jean Hagen Jean Hagen ...
Connie Bliss
Rod Steiger ...
Stanley Shriner Hoff
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
Bill Walker Bill Walker ...
Russell
Michael Winkelman Michael Winkelman ...
Billy Castle (as Mike Winkelman)
Shelley Winters ...
Dixie Evans (as Miss Shelley Winters)
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Charles Castle is a successful Hollywood actor who has opted for screen success over art. He must make critical decisions regarding his career, his marriage, his art & morality. In this screen adaptation of a Clifford Odets play, Castle is pressured by his studio boss and manipulated into a potentially murderous cover-up to protect his career. An indictment of the amoral world of 50's Hollywood and its corrosive effect upon the artist. Written by Thomas Robbin  

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Hollywood | Marriage | Actor | Reputation | Automobile Accident  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Film-Noir

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Hollywood-Story See more »

Filming Locations:

Sutherland Studios, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Production Co:

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Shot in 15 days. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: The camera and operator are visibly reflected in one scene in the living room. See more »

Quotes

Charlie Castle: There's a word for you.
Connie Bliss: Why don't you say it, darling?
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Referenced in Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend (1987) See more »