Ace in the Hole (1951)

06/29/1951 (US) • 1h 51m

Drama

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

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

Kirk Douglas

Charles Tatum

Jan Sterling

Lorraine

Robert Arthur

Herbie Cook

Porter Hall

Jacob Q. Boot

Frank Cady

Mr. Federber

Ray Teal

Sheriff

Lewis Martin

McCardle

John Berkes

Papa Minosa


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$1,821,052.00

Revenue

$1,300,000.00

Keywords

rescue

sheriff

journalism

new mexico

satire

film noir

reporter

black and white

trapped

desert

newspaper man

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