Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole

Movie·1951·1h 52m

Ace in the Hole

Rough, tough Chuck Tatum, who battered his way to the top... trampling everything in his path - men, women and morals !

Country

United States of America

Language

Latin

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// overview

The Story

An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.

Written By

Walter Newman, Lesser Samuels

Producer

Billy Wilder

Cinematography

Charles Lang

Music

Hugo Friedhofer

Editor

Arthur P. Schmidt

Themes

rescuesheriffjournalismnew mexicosatiretragedyfilm noirreporterblack and whitetrappeddesertnewspaper man

Production House

Paramount Pictures

Audience Score

78%

743 votes

Skip6%
Timepass15%
Go for it38%
Perfection41%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Free

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// cast

Cast

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Charles Tatum

Jan Sterling

Jan Sterling

Lorraine

Robert Arthur

Robert Arthur

Herbie Cook

Porter Hall

Porter Hall

Jacob Q. Boot

Frank Cady

Frank Cady

Mr. Federber

Richard Benedict

Richard Benedict

Leo Minosa

Ray Teal

Ray Teal

Sheriff

Lewis Martin

Lewis Martin

McCardle

John Berkes

John Berkes

Papa Minosa

Frances Dominguez

Mama Minosa

Gene Evans

Gene Evans

Deputy Sheriff

Frank Jaquet

Smollett

Harry Harvey

Harry Harvey

Dr. Hilton

Bob Bumpas

Radio Announcer

Geraldine Hall

Mrs. Federber

Richard Gaines

Richard Gaines

Nagel

Oscar Belinda

Barker (uncredited)

Martin Bendleton

Barker (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Billy Wilder

Billy Wilder

Producer, Director, Writer

Walter Newman

Writer

Lesser Samuels

Writer

Hugo Friedhofer

Hugo Friedhofer

Original Music Composer

Arthur P. Schmidt

Editor

Charles Lang

Charles Lang

Director of Photography

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