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.

• DirectorRobert Aldrich
• Release25 October 1955
• Genre
  Crime / Drama
• Duration1h 51m
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  5.941
  85 reviews
• Productions

  The Associates & Aldrich Company, United Artists