Ace in the Hole
NR“Rough, tough Chuck Tatum, who battered his way to the top... trampling everything in his path - men, women and morals !”
1951·112 min·Released
Studio: Paramount Pictures
7.8TMDb
8.1IMDb
88%RT
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Theatrical Jun 29, 1951
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USA · English · USA
Overview
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorBilly Wilder
WriterLesser Samuels, Walter Newman, Billy Wilder
Cast
Kirk Douglas
Charles Tatum
Jan Sterling
Lorraine
Robert Arthur
Herbie Cook
Porter Hall
Jacob Q. Boot
Frank Cady
Mr. Federber
Richard Benedict
Leo Minosa
Ray Teal
Sheriff
Lewis Martin
McCardle
John Berkes
Papa Minosa
Frances Dominguez
Mama Minosa
Gene Evans
Deputy Sheriff
Frank Jaquet
Smollett
Harry Harvey
Dr. Hilton
Bob Bumpas
Radio Announcer
Geraldine Hall
Mrs. Federber
Richard Gaines
Nagel
Oscar Belinda
Barker (uncredited)
Martin Bendleton
Barker (uncredited)
Basil Chester
Indian (uncredited)
Ken Christy
Jessop (uncredited)
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Keywords
rescuesheriffjournalismnew mexicosatiretragedyfilm noirreporterblack and whitetrappeddesertnewspaper man
Details
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$1M
TMDb Votes
744
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026