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.
Ace in the Hole (1951) is a drama film directed by Billy Wilder, released on June 29, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur and Porter Hall. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 775 ratings.
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Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Ace in the Hole.
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Kirk Douglas
as Charles Tatum
Jan Sterling
as Lorraine
Robert Arthur
as Herbie Cook
Porter Hall
as Jacob Q. Boot
Frank Cady
as Mr. Federber
Richard Benedict
as Leo Minosa
Ray Teal
as Sheriff
Lewis Martin
as McCardle
John Berkes
as Papa Minosa
Frances Dominguez
as Mama Minosa
Gene Evans
as Deputy Sheriff
Frank Jaquet
as Smollett
Directed by Billy Wilder, written by Walter Newman, Lesser Samuels and Billy Wilder, produced by Billy Wilder.
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 775 ratings.
It's a good story today. Tomorrow, they'll wrap a fish in it. Ace in the Hole is directed by Billy Wilder and Wilder co-writes the screenplay with Lesser Samuels, Walter Newman and Victor Desny. It stars Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Bob Arthur, Porter Hall and Richard Benedict. Music is by Hugo Friedhofer and cinematography by Charles Lang Jr. Chuck Tatum (Douglas) is a one time big-city journalist who is now stuck…
Reviewed on February 9, 2020
Billy Wilder's Ace in the Hole remains a masterclass in cynicism, even if the world it depicts has shifted beyond recognition. Kirk Douglas delivers one of his finest performances as Chuck Tatum, a disgraced reporter who transforms a man's entrapment in a collapsed cliff dwelling into a calculated media spectacle. Wilder's direction is sharp, controlled, ruthless; the film moves with the precision of a man…
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
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The main cast of Ace in the Hole (1951) includes Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur, Porter Hall and Frank Cady. The film was directed by Billy Wilder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Ace in the Hole was released on June 29, 1951 and runs for 1h 52m.
Ace in the Hole (1951) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 775 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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