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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.
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- Where can I watch The Big Knife online?
- You can stream The Big Knife on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Big Knife come out?
- The Big Knife was released in 1955.
- What genre is The Big Knife?
- The Big Knife is a crime and drama film.
- How long is The Big Knife?
- The Big Knife runs about 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- Who stars in The Big Knife?
- The Big Knife stars Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Wendell Corey, and Jean Hagen.
- How is The Big Knife rated?
- The Big Knife currently scores 6.0 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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