Ace in the Hole(1951)
“Rough, tough Chuck Tatum, who battered his way to the top... trampling everything in his path - men, women and morals !”
Overview
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
Director
Billy Wilder
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Kirk Douglas
as Charles Tatum
Jan Sterling
as Lorraine
Robert Arthur
as Herbie Cook
Porter Hall
as Jacob Q. Boot
Frank Cady
as Mr. Federber
Richard Benedict
as Leo Minosa
Ray Teal
as Sheriff
Lewis Martin
as McCardle
John Berkes
as Papa Minosa
Frances Dominguez
as Mama Minosa
Gene Evans
as Deputy Sheriff
Frank Jaquet
as Smollett
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1951
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
Latin
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ace in the Hole?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ace in the Hole (1951).
What is Ace in the Hole about?▼
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
Who directed Ace in the Hole?▼
Ace in the Hole was directed by Billy Wilder and released in 1951. It is a drama film.
How long is Ace in the Hole?▼
Ace in the Hole has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Ace in the Hole?▼
The cast of Ace in the Hole includes Kirk Douglas as Charles Tatum, Jan Sterling as Lorraine, Robert Arthur as Herbie Cook, Porter Hall as Jacob Q. Boot, Frank Cady as Mr. Federber and more.
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