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The Big Knife

6.019551h 51mNRMovieCrimeDrama

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…

DirectorRobert Aldrich
WriterJames Poe
ProducerRobert Aldrich

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Cast · Directed by Robert Aldrich

JPJack Palance
Jack Palance
Charles Castle
ILIda Lupino
Ida Lupino
Marion Castle
WCWendell Corey
Wendell Corey
Smiley Coy
JHJean Hagen
Jean Hagen
Connie Bliss
RSRod Steiger
Rod Steiger
Stanley Shriner Hoff
SWShelley Winters
Shelley Winters
Dixie Evans
ICIlka Chase
Ilka Chase
Patty Benedict
ESEverett Sloane
Everett Sloane
Nat Danziger
WAWesley Addy
Wesley Addy
Horatio "Hank" Teagle
PLPaul Langton
Paul Langton
Buddy Bliss
NDNick Dennis
Nick Dennis
Mickey Feeney
BWBill Walker
Bill Walker
Russell

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The Big Knife — streaming FAQ

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The Big Knife is streaming on ScreenPix, ScreenPix Amazon Channel and YouTube Free in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Big Knife is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel.

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The Big Knife is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free and Tubi TV in United States.