Ace in the Hole
Seen it?1951 | 112 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Venice award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 82K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Billy Wilder
- Kirk DouglasCharles Tatum
- Jan SterlingLorraine
- Robert ArthurHerbie Cook
- Porter HallJacob Q. Boot
- Frank CadyMr. Federber
- Richard BenedictLeo Minosa
- Ray TealSheriff
- Lewis MartinMcCardle
- John BerkesPapa Minosa
- Frances DominguezMama Minosa