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Ace in the Hole
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Ace in the Hole

1951-06-29 · 112 min · ★ 7.9

Drama

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

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Directors
Billy Wilder
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,821,052
Revenue
USD 1,300,000

Top Cast

Kirk DouglasKirk DouglasCharles Tatum
Jan SterlingJan SterlingLorraine
Robert ArthurRobert ArthurHerbie Cook
Porter HallPorter HallJacob Q. Boot
Frank CadyFrank CadyMr. Federber
Richard BenedictRichard BenedictLeo Minosa
Ray TealRay TealSheriff
Lewis MartinLewis MartinMcCardle
John BerkesJohn BerkesPapa Minosa
Frances DominguezMama Minosa
Gene EvansGene EvansDeputy Sheriff
Frank JaquetFrank JaquetSmollett
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyDr. Hilton
Bob BumpasRadio Announcer
Geraldine HallMrs. Federber
Richard GainesRichard GainesNagel
Oscar BelindaBarker (uncredited)
Martin BendletonBarker (uncredited)
Basil ChesterIndian (uncredited)
Ken ChristyJessop (uncredited)

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