The Big Knife (1955)
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
 |
Jack Palance as Charles Castle |
 |
Ida Lupino as Marion Castle |
 |
Wendell Corey as Smiley Coy |
 |
Jean Hagen as Connie Bliss |
 |
Rod Steiger as Stanley Shriner Hoff |
 |
Shelley Winters as Dixie Evans |
 |
Ilka Chase as Patty Benedict |
 |
Everett Sloane as Nat Danziger |
 |
Wesley Addy as Horatio "Hank" Teagle |
 |
Paul Langton as Buddy Bliss |
 |
Nick Dennis as Mickey Feeney |
 |
Bill Walker as Russell |
 |
Michael Winkelman as Billy Castle |
 |
Richard Boone as Narrator (Voice) |
 |
Nick Cravat as Nick |
 |
Robert Emhardt as Bit Part |
 |
Mel Welles as Mustached Party Guest |
 |
Michael Fox as Prize Fight Announcer |
 |
Strother Martin as Stillman |
 |
Ralph Volkie as Referee |
| Camera | Ernest Laszlo | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Robert Aldrich | Director |
| Production | Robert Aldrich | Producer |
| Sound | Frank De Vol | Original Music Composer |
| Art | John Orlando | Property Master |
| Editing | Michael Luciano | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Louis Hippe | Makeup Artist |
| Art | William Glasgow | Art Direction |
| Art | Edward G. Boyle | Set Decoration |
| Production | Jack R. Berne | Production Supervisor |
| Sound | Jack Solomon | Sound |
| Production | Jack Murton | Casting |
| Crew | Bob Russell | Transportation Captain |
| Sound | Frank De Vol | Conductor |
| Directing | Nate D. Slott | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Joe Franklin | Script Supervisor |
| Art | Saul Bass | Title Designer |
| Directing | Robert H. Justman | Second Assistant Director |
| Camera | John Livesley | Grip |
| Production | Robert Sherman | Producer's Assistant |
| Writing | James Poe | Writer |
| Writing | Clifford Odets | Theatre Play |
