rescue,sheriff,journalism,new mexico,satire,film noir,reporter,black and white,trapped,desert,newspaper man

Ace in the Hole (1951)

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

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

Cast & Crew

Director
Billy Wilder
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    Charles Tatum Kirk Douglas
  • Profile picture of Jan Sterling
    Lorraine Jan Sterling
  • Profile picture of Robert Arthur
    Herbie Cook Robert Arthur
  • Profile picture of Porter Hall
    Jacob Q. Boot Porter Hall
  • Profile picture of Frank Cady
    Mr. Federber Frank Cady
  • Profile picture of Richard Benedict
    Leo Minosa Richard Benedict
  • Profile picture of Ray Teal
    Sheriff Ray Teal
  • Profile picture of Lewis Martin
    McCardle Lewis Martin

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Keywords

  • rescue
  • sheriff
  • journalism
  • new mexico
  • satire
  • film noir
  • reporter
  • black and white
  • trapped
  • desert
  • newspaper man