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