Ace in the Hole

Ace in the Hole

19511hr 51min

In the dusty desolation of the New Mexico desert, a gripping tale unfolds in "Ace in the Hole." Meet Chuck Tatum, a sharp-tongued reporter with a knack for sniffing out a headline like a bloodhound on the scent. When he stumbles upon Leo Minosa, a man trapped deep within a cave, Chuck sees not a tragedy, but a golden opportunity to resurrect his own fading star.

As Chuck weaves a web of deceit and manipulation around Leo's dire situation, the lines between truth and exploitation blur in a high-stakes game of media frenzy. With each twist and turn, the tension escalates, drawing viewers deeper into the dark underbelly of sensationalist journalism. Will Chuck's insatiable thirst for fame lead to redemption or ruin? Find out in "Ace in the Hole," a gripping classic that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final credits roll.

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Cast

Kirk Douglas

Charles Tatum

Kirk Douglas

Robert Arthur

Herbie Cook

Robert Arthur

Gene Evans

Deputy Sheriff

Gene Evans

Harry Harvey

Dr. Hilton

Harry Harvey

Jan Sterling

Lorraine

Jan Sterling

Bert Stevens

Reporter (uncredited)

Bert Stevens

Lester Dorr

Father Diego (uncredited)

Lester Dorr

Bert Moorhouse

Josh Morgan (uncredited)

Bert Moorhouse

Porter Hall

Jacob Q. Boot

Porter Hall

Ray Teal

William H. O'Brien

Customer at Minosa's (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

Richard Benedict

Leo Minosa

Richard Benedict

Edith Evanson

Miss Deverich (uncredited)

Edith Evanson

Frank Cady

Mr. Federber

Frank Cady

Timothy Carey

Construction Worker (uncredited)

Timothy Carey

Ralph Moody

Kusac - Miner (uncredited)

Ralph Moody

Claire Du Brey

Spinster (uncredited)

Claire Du Brey

Lewis Martin

McCardle

Lewis Martin

William Fawcett

Sad-Faced Man (uncredited)

William Fawcett

Iron Eyes Cody

Indian Copy Boy (uncredited)

Iron Eyes Cody

Richard Gaines

Bob Kortman

Digger (uncredited)

Bob Kortman

Frank Jaquet

Smollett

Frank Jaquet

Lee Miller

Mover (uncredited)

Lee Miller

John Berkes

Papa Minosa

John Berkes

Ken Christy

Jessop (uncredited)

Ken Christy

Joe Gray

Minor Role (uncredited)

Joe Gray

Francisco Day

Photographer (uncredited)

Francisco Day

Jack Roberts

Newspaperman (uncredited)

Jack Roberts

Bill Ramsey

Vocalist (uncredited)

Bill Ramsey

Geraldine Hall

Mrs. Federber

Geraldine Hall

Bill Sheehan

Man (uncredited)

Bill Sheehan

Charles Griffin

Mr. Wendel (uncredited)

Charles Griffin

Frank Andrew Parker

Reporter (uncredited)

Frank Andrew Parker

Frances Dominguez

Mama Minosa

Frances Dominguez

Joe J. Merrill

Digger (uncredited)

Joe J. Merrill

Stanley McKay

Reporter (uncredited)

Stanley McKay

Bob Bumpas

Radio Announcer

Bob Bumpas

John 'Bub' Sweeney

Reporter (uncredited)

John 'Bub' Sweeney

Basil Chester

Indian (uncredited)

Basil Chester

Paul D. Merrill

Federber Boy (uncredited)

Paul D. Merrill

Rythem Wranglers

Band (uncredited)

Rythem Wranglers

John Stuart Fulton

Boy (uncredited)

John Stuart Fulton

William N. Peters

Photographer (uncredited)

William N. Peters

Oscar Belinda

Barker (uncredited)

Oscar Belinda

Frank Keith

Fireman (uncredited)

Frank Keith

Stewart Kirk Clawson

Federber Boy (uncredited)

Stewart Kirk Clawson

Martha Maryman

Woman (uncredited)

Martha Maryman

Martin Pendleton

Barker (uncredited)

Martin Pendleton

Martin Bendleton

Barker (uncredited)

Martin Bendleton

Larry Hogan

Television Announcer (uncredited)

Larry Hogan