The Big Knife (1955)
- Directed by
- Robert Aldrich
- Genre
- drama film, film noir
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Rated
- NR
- Rating
- 6.0 of 10 from 98 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A Hollywood movie star is trapped by a studio contract and a dark secret from his past. The studio boss blackmails and bullies him to keep the secret buried.
tenseclaustrophobicmelancholiccynicalangryconfrontationalstagy
What happens
The Big Knife is a 1955 American melodrama film directed and produced by Robert Aldrich from a screenplay by James Poe based on the 1949 play by Clifford Odets. The film stars Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Wendell Corey, Jean Hagen, Rod Steiger, Shelley Winters, Ilka Chase, and Everett Sloane. The story delves into the dark side of Hollywood, exploring themes of corruption, betrayal, and the destructive nature of fame. Jack Palance plays a conflicted movie star trapped by his own success and the manipulations of the film industry. The film is noted for its intense atmosphere and sharp critique of the pressures and moral compromises inherent in show business. It received critical acclaim for its direction, screenplay, and strong ensemble cast, cementing its place as a significant work in 1950s American cinema. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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