Ace in the Hole
Rough, tough Chuck Tatum, who battered his way to the top... trampling everything in his path - men, women and morals !
7.8(760) 1951-06-29 112 minDrama
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
DirectorBilly Wilder
WriterBilly Wilder
WriterLesser Samuels
WriterWalter Newman
ProducerBilly Wilder
Original Music ComposerHugo Friedhofer
Cast & characters
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
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Frances Dominguez
as Mama Minosa
Gene Evans
as Deputy Sheriff
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Frank Jaquet
as Smollett
Harry Harvey
as Dr. Hilton
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Bob Bumpas
as Radio Announcer
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Geraldine Hall
as Mrs. Federber
Richard Gaines
as Nagel
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Oscar Belinda
as Barker (uncredited)
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Martin Bendleton
as Barker (uncredited)
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Basil Chester
as Indian (uncredited)
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Ken Christy
as Jessop (uncredited)
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Stewart Kirk Clawson
as Federber Boy (uncredited)
Iron Eyes Cody
as Indian Copy Boy (uncredited)
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Francisco Day
as Photographer (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
as Father Diego (uncredited)
