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Cast
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Jack Palance | As: Charles Castle |
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Ida Lupino | As: Marion Castle |
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Wendell Corey | As: Smiley Coy |
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Jean Hagen | As: Connie Bliss |
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Rod Steiger | As: Stanley Shriner Hoff |
Storyline
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.
| Tagline: | A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood |
| Certification: | NR |
Cast
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Jack Palance |
Charles Castle |
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Ida Lupino |
Marion Castle |
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Wendell Corey |
Smiley Coy |
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Jean Hagen |
Connie Bliss |
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Rod Steiger |
Stanley Shriner Hoff |
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Shelley Winters |
Dixie Evans |
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Ilka Chase |
Patty Benedict |
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Everett Sloane |
Nat Danziger |
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Wesley Addy |
Horatio "Hank" Teagle |
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Paul Langton |
Buddy Bliss |
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Nick Dennis |
Mickey Feeney |
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Bill Walker |
Russell |
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Michael Winkelman |
Billy Castle |
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Richard Boone |
Narrator (Voice) |
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Nick Cravat |
Nick |
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Robert Emhardt |
Bit Part |
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Mel Welles |
Mustached Party Guest |
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Michael Fox |
Prize Fight Announcer |
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Strother Martin |
Stillman |
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Ralph Volkie |
Referee |
Directed By
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Robert Aldrich |
Director |
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Nate D. Slott |
Assistant Director |
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Robert H. Justman |
Second Assistant Director |
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Joe Franklin |
Script Supervisor |
Writing Credits
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James Poe |
Writer |
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Clifford Odets |
Writer |
Production Crew
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Robert Aldrich |
Producer |
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Jack R. Berne |
Production Supervisor |
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Jack Murton |
Casting |
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Robert Sherman |
Producer's Assistant |
Edited By
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Michael Luciano |
Editor |
Costume and Makeup
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Louis Hippe |
Makeup Artist |
Sound
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Frank De Vol |
Original Music Composer |
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Jack Solomon |
Sound |
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Frank De Vol |
Conductor |
Visual Effects
Camera
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Ernest Laszlo |
Director of Photography |
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John Livesley |
Grip |
Lighting
Art Department
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John Orlando |
Property Master |
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William Glasgow |
Art Direction |
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Edward G. Boyle |
Set Decoration |
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Saul Bass |
Title Designer |
Other Crew
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Bob Russell |
Transportation Captain |
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