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A Journey to the Dark Heart of Hollywood
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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.
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Directed by: Robert Aldrich, Ernest Laszlo, Nate D. Slott
Written by: James Poe, Clifford Odets
Produced by: Robert Aldrich, Robert Sherman
Composed by: Frank De Vol
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