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.

Pitfall
1948
6.8/10

Force of Evil
1950
6.7/10

The Web
1947
7.1/10

Plunder Road
1957
6.9/10

The Big Combo
1955
7.0/10

Nightfall
1956
6.9/10

Glengarry Glen Ross
1992
7.3/10

The Dark Corner
1946
6.6/10

They Made Me a Fugitive
1947
6.6/10

The Set-Up
1949
7.4/10

The Asphalt Jungle
1950
7.5/10

Mildred Pierce
1945
7.6/10

The Damned Don't Cry
1950
7.0/10

Johnny O'Clock
1947
6.3/10

Pickup on South Street
1953
7.4/10

Framed
1947
6.5/10

No Man of Her Own
1950
6.9/10

Scarlet Street
1945
7.6/10

5 Against the House
1955
5.9/10

Blackmail
1929
6.5/10
Secret Weapons
1985
6.4/10