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The Big Knife (1955)

The Big Knife
I don't care if I do see a snake. I'm sure I'd much rather see a snake than a Hollywood producer.
—Dixie Evans
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Titles Designer: Saul Bass
Title and Photographic Effects by: Complete Film Service

Music: Frank Devol

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Title sequence

  • Title Designer

    Saul Bass
  • Category

    Film
  • Styles

    1950s, black and white, live action, main title
The Big Knife
  • Film Director

    Robert Aldrich
  • Release Date

    November 25, 1955
  • Aspect Ratio

    1.85:1
  • Studios

    United Artists, The Associates & Aldrich Company
  • Country

    USA
  • Language

    English
  • Reviews

    Reviews on Letterboxd
  • IMDb has full details

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