The Big Knife 69 years old
A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood
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.
Credits
The Big Knife Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Shelley Winters She was 35, 85 years old when she died | as Dixie Evans |
| Ida Lupino She was 37, 77 years old when she died | as Marion Castle |
| Jean Hagen She was 32, 54 years old when she died | as Connie Bliss |
| Everett Sloane He was 46, 55 years old when he died | as Nat Danziger |
| Wesley Addy He was 42, 83 years old when he died | as Horatio "Hank" Teagle |
| Strother Martin He was 36, 61 years old when he died | as Stillman |
| Richard Boone He was 38, 63 years old when he died | as Narrator (Voice) |
| Rod Steiger He was 30, 77 years old when he died | as Stanley Shriner Hoff |
| Mel Welles He was 31, 81 years old when he died | as Mustached Party Guest |
| Nick Cravat He was 43, 82 years old when he died | as Nick |
| Nick Dennis He was 51, 76 years old when he died | as Mickey Feeney |
| Paul Langton He was 42, 66 years old when he died | as Buddy Bliss |
| Ilka Chase She was 55, 77 years old when she died | as Patty Benedict |
| Jack Palance He was 36, 87 years old when he died | as Charles Castle |
| Michael Fox He was 34, 75 years old when he died | as Prize Fight Announcer |
| Michael Winkelman He was 9, 53 years old when he died | as Billy Castle |
| Bill Walker He was 4, 44 years old when he died | as Russell |
| Robert Emhardt He was 41, 80 years old when he died | as Bit Part |
| Wendell Corey He was 41, 54 years old when he died | as Smiley Coy |
The Big Knife Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Jack Solomon as Sound. He was 59 (67) years old when He died | Sound |
| James Poe as Adaptation. He was 34 (58) years old when He died | Writing |
| Edward G. Boyle as Set Decoration. He was 56 (78) years old when He died | Art |
| Ernest Laszlo as Director of Photography. He was 57 (85) years old when He died | Camera |
| Clifford Odets as Theatre Play. He was 49 (57) years old when He died | Writing |
| Michael Luciano as Editor. He was 46 (83) years old when He died | Editing |
| Jack Murton as Casting. He was 57 (66) years old when He died | Production |
| Robert Aldrich as Director. He was 37 (65) years old when He died | Directing |
| Robert Aldrich as Producer. He was 37 (65) years old when He died | Production |
| Saul Bass as Title Designer. He was 35 (75) years old when He died | Art |
| Frank De Vol as Original Music Composer. He was 44 (88) years old when He died | Sound |
| Frank De Vol as Conductor. He was 44 (88) years old when He died | Sound |
| William Glasgow as Art Direction. He was 79 (96) years old when He died | Art |
The Big Knife (69 years)
A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood
- Release day: Tuesday, October 25, 1955
- Runtime: 111 minutes