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Ace in the Hole

1951, English. Directed by Billy Wilder.

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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Runtime
1h 52m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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Released
29 June 1951
Country
United States of America
Written by
Walter Newman, Lesser Samuels, Billy Wilder
Budget
$1.8M
Box office
$1.3M
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Is Ace in the Hole worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 791 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Ace in the Hole?

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

Does Ace in the Hole have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Ace in the Hole. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Ace in the Hole parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Ace in the Hole is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Ace in the Hole on?

Ace in the Hole is streaming on Brew in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Ace in the Hole?

If you liked Ace in the Hole, try Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here, Bad Day at Black Rock, Only the Brave.

Who directed Ace in the Hole?

Ace in the Hole (1951) was directed by Billy Wilder and stars Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur.

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