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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.
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- verified Status: Released
- calendar_month Release Date: 1955-10-25
- video_camera_front Companies The Associates & Aldrich Company, United Artists
- timer Runtime: 111 Mins
- star Rating: 6 / 10
- favorite Likes: 83 Likes
- info IMDB ID tt0047880
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smart_display Cast

Jack Palance
Charles Castle

Ida Lupino
Marion Castle

Wendell Corey
Smiley Coy

Jean Hagen
Connie Bliss

Rod Steiger
Stanley Shriner Hoff

Shelley Winters
Dixie Evans

Ilka Chase
Patty Benedict

Everett Sloane
Nat Danziger

Wesley Addy
Horatio "Hank" Teagle

Paul Langton
Buddy Bliss

Nick Dennis
Mickey Feeney

Bill Walker
Russell

Michael Winkelman
Billy Castle

Richard Boone
Narrator (Voice)

Nick Cravat
Nick

Robert Emhardt
Bit Part

Mel Welles
Mustached Party Guest

Michael Fox
Prize Fight Announcer

Strother Martin
Stillman

Ralph Volkie
Referee
groups Crew

Robert Aldrich
Director

Robert Aldrich
Producer

Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography

Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer

John Orlando
Property Master

Michael Luciano
Editor

Edward G. Boyle
Set Decoration

Louis Hippe
Makeup Artist

William Glasgow
Art Direction

Jack R. Berne
Production Supervisor

Joe Franklin
Script Supervisor

Saul Bass
Title Designer

Nate D. Slott
Assistant Director

Robert H. Justman
Second Assistant Director

John Livesley
Grip

Robert Sherman
Producer's Assistant

Jack Solomon
Sound

Bob Russell
Transportation Captain

Jack Murton
Casting

Frank De Vol
Conductor

Clifford Odets
Writer

James Poe
Writer
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