Ace in the Hole (1951)
A frustrated former big-city journalist now stuck working for an Albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to rekindle his career, but the situation quickly escalates into an out-of-control circus.
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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Chuck Tatum -
Lorraine Minosa -
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Jacob Q. Boot -
Al Federber -
Leo Minosa -
Sheriff Gus Kretzer -
McCardle -
Papa Minosa -
Mama Minosa
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Deputy Sheriff -
Sam Smollett -
Dr. Hilton -
Radio Announcer
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Nellie Federber
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Director:
Billy WilderWriters:
Billy Wilder, Lesser Samuels, Walter NewmanAll Cast & Crew
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Trivia
Included among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider.
Quotes
Charles Tatum:
Hey. Pull up at the corner.
Goofs
When entering Mr. Boot's office at the beginning of the movie: The folder and newspaper in his left hand change position between cameras from outside and inside the office.
Soundtracks
The Hut-Sut Song(uncredited)
Written by Leo Killion, Ted McMichael and Jack Owens
Sung by Richard Benedict and Kirk Douglas
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Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Drama | Film-NoirDetails
Release Date:
4 July 1951Language
English, Spanish, Latin
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
USABox Office
Budget:
$1,800,000 (estimated)
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$2,300,000
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