Ace in the Hole

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

Cast

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

Reviews

John Chard

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 ...

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