Ace in the Hole

Ace in the Hole

7.9IMDb Score
Released:1951-06-29
Genre:Drama
Duration:111 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Billy Wilder
Actors:Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur, Porter Hall, Frank Cady
Production:Paramount Pictures

Overview:

An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.

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