The Big Knife
The Big Knife
Movie
The Big Knife
A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood
6.0/10
1955
1h 51m
en
Crime
Drama

Overview

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.

Director

Robert Aldrich

Writers

James Poe, Clifford Odets

Movie Information

Release Date

October 25, 1955

Runtime

1h 51m

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Vote Count

94

Production

The Associates & Aldrich Company

United Artists