The Big Knife
The Big Knife1955
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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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jack PalanceCharles Castle | Charles Castle |
 Ida LupinoMarion Castle | Marion Castle |
 Wendell CoreySmiley Coy | Smiley Coy |
 Jean HagenConnie Bliss | Connie Bliss |
 Rod SteigerStanley Shriner Hoff | Stanley Shriner Hoff |
 Shelley WintersDixie Evans | Dixie Evans |
 Ilka ChasePatty Benedict | Patty Benedict |
 Everett SloaneNat Danziger | Nat Danziger |
 Wesley AddyHoratio "Hank" Teagle | Horatio "Hank" Teagle |
 Paul LangtonBuddy Bliss | Buddy Bliss |
 Nick DennisMickey Feeney | Mickey Feeney |
 Bill WalkerRussell | Russell |
 Michael WinkelmanBilly Castle | Billy Castle |
 Richard BooneNarrator (Voice) | Narrator (Voice) |
 Nick CravatNick | Nick |
 Robert EmhardtBit Part | Bit Part |
 Mel WellesMustached Party Guest | Mustached Party Guest |
 Michael FoxPrize Fight Announcer | Prize Fight Announcer |
 Strother MartinStillman | Stillman |
 Ralph VolkieReferee | Referee |