Charlie Castle: Am I the worst oaf in the world?
Marion Castle: The world's a big place. You're the worst one in my life.

- Ida Lupino in The Big Knife (1955)

Charlie Castle: There's a word for you.
Connie Bliss: Why don't you say it, darling?

- Jean Hagen in The Big Knife (1955)

Stanley Hoff: [to Castle, after being slapped] I'll - break - you!

- Rod Steiger in The Big Knife (1955)

Dixie Evans: I don't care if I do see a snake. I'm sure I'd much rather see a snake than a Hollywood producer.

- Shelley Winters in The Big Knife (1955)