The Big Knife
A cutting look at Hollywood studio politics, director Robert Aldrich's translation of the Clifford Odets play features Jack Palance as a movie star whose attempts to get out from under the thumb of ruthless mogul Rod Steiger could reveal a deadly secret in his past. Ida Lupino co-stars as Palance's estranged wife; with Shelley Winters, Jean Hagen, Wendell Corey. "One of the wickedest instruments ever plunged into Hollywood's heart." - Time.
Year: 1955
Genre: Classic Film Noir, Alice's Playhouse
Country: USA
Director: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Wendell Corey, Jean Hagen, Rod Steiger, Ilka Chase, Everett Sloane, Shelley Winters
Duration: 104 Minutes
Rating: PG
6.9/10
Location in store: Classic Noir
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