FILMTBThe Big Knife1955
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How Long Is “The Big Knife”?
1h 51m runtime
Romance film with a runtime of 111 minutes, released in 1955. Presented in English.
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In this film version of Clifford Odets' play, Jack Palance plays big-time movie star Charlie Castle, who refuses to sign a binding, $3000 per week contract with mogul Rod Steiger. Steiger tries to blackmail Palance into re-signing by revealing that Palance was behind the wheel during a hit-and-run accident.
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How long is The Big Knife?
The Big Knife runs for 1h 51m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under Romance, adaptation, drama.
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