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Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: October 25, 1955

Runtime: 111 minutes

Genres: Crime, Drama

Rating: 6.0/10 (83 votes)


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Cast

  • Jack Palance

    Jack Palance

    Charles Castle

  • Ida Lupino

    Ida Lupino

    Marion Castle

  • Wendell Corey

    Wendell Corey

    Smiley Coy

  • Jean Hagen

    Jean Hagen

    Connie Bliss

  • Rod Steiger

    Rod Steiger

    Stanley Shriner Hoff

  • Shelley Winters

    Shelley Winters

    Dixie Evans

  • Ilka Chase

    Ilka Chase

    Patty Benedict

  • Everett Sloane

    Everett Sloane

    Nat Danziger

  • Wesley Addy

    Wesley Addy

    Horatio "Hank" Teagle

  • Paul Langton

    Paul Langton

    Buddy Bliss

  • Nick Dennis

    Nick Dennis

    Mickey Feeney

  • Bill Walker

    Bill Walker

    Russell

  • Michael Winkelman

    Michael Winkelman

    Billy Castle

  • Richard Boone

    Richard Boone

    Narrator (Voice)

  • Nick Cravat

    Nick Cravat

    Nick

  • Robert Emhardt

    Robert Emhardt

    Bit Part

  • Mel Welles

    Mel Welles

    Mustached Party Guest

  • Michael Fox

    Michael Fox

    Prize Fight Announcer

  • Strother Martin

    Strother Martin

    Stillman