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.
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
Crew
Robert Aldrich
Director, Producer
Clifford Odets
Writer
James Poe
Writer
Michael Luciano
Editor
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Robert H. Justman
Second Assistant Director
Nate D. Slott
Assistant Director
Jack R. Berne
Production Supervisor
Robert Sherman
Producer's Assistant
Jack Murton
Casting
Louis Hippe
Makeup Artist
Jack Solomon
Sound
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer, Conductor
Bob Russell
Transportation Captain
Edward G. Boyle
Set Decoration
Joe Franklin
Script Supervisor
John Orlando
Property Master
John Livesley
Grip
Saul Bass
Title Designer
William Glasgow
Art Direction
