Ace in the Hole
Directed by Billy WilderHoping to rekindle his dormant career, former journalist Chuck Tatum, now working for a local newspaper, exploits a story about trading post owner Leo Minosa who's trapped in a cave, but rescue efforts soon blossom into a media circus.
- Mister ArnMay 14, 2025Chuck Tatum (Kirk Douglas) is looking for a story to bring him back to the big time and finds what just what he needs with a man trapped by a cave in. Everybody is this film exhibits some type of moral flaw, even the subject of our pity (the trapped man) is a grave robber. A very cynical portrayal of the media, well worth watching.
Ace in the Hole Trivia
Ace in the Hole was released on July 4, 1951.
Ace in the Hole was directed by Billy Wilder.
Ace in the Hole has a runtime of 1h 51m.
Ace in the Hole was produced by Billy Wilder.
Hoping to rekindle his dormant career, former journalist Chuck Tatum, now working for a local newspaper, exploits a story about trading post owner Leo Minosa who's trapped in a cave, but rescue efforts soon blossom into a media circus.
The key characters in Ace in the Hole are Charles Tatum (Kirk Douglas), Lorraine (Jan Sterling), Herbie Cook (Robert Arthur).
Ace in the Hole is rated Not Rated.
Ace in the Hole is a Drama, Film-Noir film.
Ace in the Hole has an audience rating of 9.2 out of 10.
Ace in the Hole had a budget of $1.8M.
Ace in the Hole has made $1.3M at the box office.