

Ace in the Hole
1951-06-29 · 112 min · ★ 7.9
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
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Production details
- 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 DouglasCharles Tatum
Jan SterlingLorraine
Robert ArthurHerbie Cook
Porter HallJacob Q. Boot
Frank CadyMr. Federber
Richard BenedictLeo Minosa
Ray TealSheriff
Lewis MartinMcCardle
John BerkesPapa Minosa
Gene EvansDeputy Sheriff
Frank JaquetSmollett
Harry HarveyDr. Hilton
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