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The Big Knife

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Movie star Charlie Castle (Jack Palance) draws the ire of Hollywood producer Stanley Hoff (Rod Steiger) 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 (Ida Lupino) supports him in the decision, Castle's talent agent (Everett Sloane) urges him to reconsider. When Castle continues to be uncooperative, Hoff resorts to blackmail in order to get his way.
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Robert Aldrich

Director

Jack Palance

Charles Castle

Ida Lupino

Marion Castle

Rod Steiger

Stanley Shriner Hoff

Shelley Winters

Dixie Evans

Wendell Corey

Smiley Coy

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The Big Knife

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Synopsis Movie star Charlie Castle (Jack Palance) draws the ire of Hollywood producer Stanley Hoff (Rod Steiger) 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 (Ida Lupino) supports him in the decision, Castle's talent agent (Everett Sloane) urges him to reconsider. When Castle continues to be uncooperative, Hoff resorts to blackmail in order to get his way.
Director
Robert Aldrich
Producer
Robert Aldrich
Production Co
The Associates & Aldrich Company Inc.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2017
Runtime
1h 51m