The Big Knife (1955)

Movie star Charlie Castle draws the ire of Hollywood producer Stanley Hoff when he refuses to sign a new sevenyear contract Castle is sick of the low quality of the studios films and wants to start a new life While his estranged wife supports him in the decision Castles talent agent urges him to reconsider When Castle continues to be uncooperative Hoff resorts to blackmail in order to get his way