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The Big Knife (1955)

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Release Date: Nov 25, 1955 Wide

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Robert Aldrich's screen adaptation of Clifford Odets' stage play reflects the quandary of the writer's later career; the golden boy of the Group Theater in the '30s, when his plays were the toast of Broadway, his talent seemed to wither after a number of years in the screenwriting trenches, and a revulsion for what he saw as hackwork combined with his capitulation to HUAC to blight his final decade. Jack Palance stars as Charlie Castle, a major film star who has refused to sign a long-term

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Drama, Classics

James Poe

Oct 15, 2002

MGM Home Entertainment

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A stinging film on Hollywood's studio system.

October 17, 2004 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews
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...an antiquated misfire.

March 16, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide
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Audience Reviews for The Big Knife

A pretty good Hollywood story movie, but I saw it on TV and didn't get to watch the whole thing, so I can't say much about it. I would like to see the end.
September 5, 2010
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Good film about Hollywood with great performances and script. This would get another star if they cut about 15 minutes toward the end. Everyone is good in it but Palance gives the best performance of his career,and Steiger is fucking amazing as a L.B. Mayer type studio head. Good film.Watch it!
April 17, 2008
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Foreign Titles

  • Hollywood-Story (DE)
  • Intimidad de una estrella (ES)
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