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Ace in the Hole

1951·Movie·NR·112 min·7.8(747)

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.

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Where to watch Ace in the Hole in United States

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IndiaPlexAmazon Video
United KingdomPlex, YouTube FreeApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaFlixFling, PlexApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling
AustraliaPlexJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
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FranceMolotov TV, PlexOrange VOD, LaCinetek, Sooner
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, PlexApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilBelas Artes à La Carte, Plex
JapanFOD, PlexFOD

About Ace in the Hole

Ace in the Hole is a 1951 English-language drama film directed by Billy Wilder. The cast is led by Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel.

Ace in the Hole was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 29, 1951, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.

Director
Billy Wilder
Writers
Lesser Samuels, Walter Newman, Billy Wilder
Release date
June 29, 1951
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$1 million
Production
Paramount Pictures
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Ace in the Hole cast & crew

Ace in the Hole was directed by Billy Wilder and written by Lesser Samuels, Walter Newman, and Billy Wilder.

The cast features 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, and Richard Benedict as Leo Minosa.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hugo Friedhofer, cinematography is by Charles Lang, and it was produced by Billy Wilder.

Is Ace in the Hole worth watching?

Ace in the Hole holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 747 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Ace in the Hole is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Ace in the Hole

In United States, you can stream Ace in the Hole on FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Ace in the Hole

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Charles Tatum

Jan Sterling

Jan Sterling

Lorraine

Robert Arthur

Robert Arthur

Herbie Cook

Porter Hall

Porter Hall

Jacob Q. Boot

Frank Cady

Frank Cady

Mr. Federber

Richard Benedict

Richard Benedict

Leo Minosa

Ray Teal

Ray Teal

Sheriff

Lewis Martin

Lewis Martin

McCardle

John Berkes

John Berkes

Papa Minosa

No photo

Frances Dominguez

Mama Minosa

Gene Evans

Gene Evans

Deputy Sheriff

No photo

Frank Jaquet

Smollett

Ace in the Hole — FAQs

Where can I watch Ace in the Hole in United States?

Ace in the Hole is streaming on FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome in United States.

Is Ace in the Hole on FlixFling?

Yes — Ace in the Hole is currently available on FlixFling in United States.

What language is Ace in the Hole in?

Ace in the Hole is originally in English, with audio tracks including Latin, Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Ace in the Hole?

Ace in the Hole runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).

What is Ace in the Hole rated?

Ace in the Hole is rated NR. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 747 ratings.

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