The Big Knife

1955 · directed by Robert Aldrich

Rating

75/100

Hit

no

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.

The Big Knife (1955), directed by Robert Aldrich, rates 75/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Jack Palance
• Ida Lupino
• Wendell Corey
• Jean Hagen
• Rod Steiger
• Shelley Winters
• Ilka Chase
• Everett Sloane
• Wesley Addy
• Paul Langton

Crew

• Ernest Laszlo — Director of Photography
• Michael Luciano — Editor
• Frank De Vol — Original Music Composer
• James Poe — Writer

More from Robert Aldrich

1. Kiss Me Deadly (1955) — 83/100 · hit
2. Attack (1956) — 83/100 · hit
3. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) — 81/100 · hit
4. The Flight of the Phoenix (1965) — 79/100
5. Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) — 78/100
6. Vera Cruz (1954) — 78/100

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