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The Big Knife (1955): movie guide
The Big Knife (1955) is a Crime, Drama running about 111 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.0/10 from 99 votes. Notable cast includes Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Wendell Corey, Jean Hagen. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1955-10-25
- Runtime: 111 min
- TMDB: 6.0/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1955-10-25
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What is The Big Knife about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Big Knife features Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Wendell Corey, Jean Hagen, Rod Steiger, Shelley Winters. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1955-10-25. Runtime: 111 minutes. TMDB score: 6.0/10 (99 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Big Knife on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Big Knife?
- The Big Knife is listed as Crime, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Big Knife?
- The Big Knife runs about 111 minutes.
- Who stars in The Big Knife?
- Cast highlights include Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Wendell Corey, Jean Hagen, Rod Steiger, Shelley Winters.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Big Knife?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Big Knife?
- Open the The Big Knife page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
