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  • The Big Knife (1955)
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    111 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
The Big Knife (1955)
Passed
111 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Hollywood actor Charles Castle is pressured by his studio boss into a criminal cover-up to protect his valuable career.
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Director
Writers
James Poe (adapted for the screen by) | Clifford Odets (play)
Producer
Composer
Frank De Vol (as Frank DeVol)
Cinematographer
Ernest Laszlo (photographed by)
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Release date
Oct 25, 1955 (United States)

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Cast

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22 cast members
Name Known for
Jack Palance
Charlie Castle Charlie Castle   See fewer
Ida Lupino
Marion Castle Marion Castle   See fewer
Wendell Corey
Smiley Coy Smiley Coy   See fewer
Jean Hagen
Connie Bliss Connie Bliss   See fewer
Rod Steiger
Stanley Hoff Stanley Hoff   See fewer
Ilka Chase
Patty Benedict Patty Benedict   See fewer
Everett Sloane
Nat Danziger Nat Danziger   See fewer
Wesley Addy
Hank Teagle Hank Teagle   See fewer
Paul Langton
Buddy Bliss Buddy Bliss   See fewer
Nick Dennis
Mickey Feeney Mickey Feeney   See fewer
Bill Walker
Russell Russell   See fewer
Michael Winkelman
Billy Castle (as Mike Winkelman) Billy Castle (as Mike Winkelman)   See fewer
Shelley Winters
Dixie Evans (as Miss Shelley Winters) Dixie Evans (as Miss Shelley Winters)   See fewer
Richard Boone
Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Narrator (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
Nick Cravat
Nick (uncredited) Nick (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Emhardt
Bit Part (uncredited) Bit Part (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Fox
Prize Fight Announcer (uncredited) Prize Fight Announcer (uncredited)   See fewer
Paula Kyle
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Strother Martin
Stillman (uncredited) Stillman (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Sherman
Bongo Player (uncredited) Bongo Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Volkie
Referee (uncredited) Referee (uncredited)   See fewer
Mel Welles
Mustachioed Party Guest (uncredited) Mustachioed Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
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