Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 3m 52s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (47s)
- 🟡 30/100 Mild flirtation and suggestive dialogue.
Drug Use: 🟡 50/100 (1m 30s)
- 🟡 50/100 Characters drinking alcohol in a bar setting.
- 🟡 30/100 Main character shown smoking cigarettes.
Violence: 🟡 60/100 (1m 35s)
- 🟡 40/100 Verbal confrontation with aggressive tone.
- 🔴 70/100 Intense scene with physical struggle.
Strong Language: 🟡 40/100 (0s)
- 🟡 30/100 Use of mild profanity.
- 🟡 50/100 Stronger language used in a heated argument.
Details for Ace in the Hole (1951)
Who directed the movie Ace in the Hole (1951)?
Ace in the Hole (1951) was directed by Billy Wilder.
What is the plot of Ace in the Hole (1951)?
Ace in the Hole follows a disgraced journalist, Chuck Tatum (Kirk Douglas), who exploits a trapped miner's plight to revive his career, manipulating the media and public interest for personal gain.
Who stars in Ace in the Hole (1951)?
The movie stars Kirk Douglas as Chuck Tatum, Jan Sterling as Lorraine Minosa, Robert Arthur as Herbie Cook, and Porter Hall as Jacob Q. Boot.
What themes are explored in Ace in the Hole (1951)?
The film explores themes of media sensationalism, exploitation, and moral corruption, critiquing how journalism can prioritize profit over truth and human dignity.
Was Ace in the Hole (1951) a commercial success?
No, Ace in the Hole was not a commercial success upon its initial release, but it has since gained critical acclaim and is regarded as a classic for its sharp critique of media ethics.
