Ace in the Hole

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 3m 52s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (47s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] Mild flirtation and suggestive dialogue.
Drug Use: 🟡 50/100 (1m 30s)
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:32:15 - 00:33:00] Characters drinking alcohol in a bar setting.
  • 🟡 30/100 [01:10:45 - 01:11:30] Main character shown smoking cigarettes.
Violence: 🟡 60/100 (1m 35s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:55:20 - 00:56:05] Verbal confrontation with aggressive tone.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:25:10 - 01:26:00] Intense scene with physical struggle.
Strong Language: 🟡 40/100 (0s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:18:35] Use of mild profanity.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:05:50] Stronger language used in a heated argument.
Ace in the Hole
Year: 1951
Certificate: Approved
Runtime: 111 min
Genre: Drama, Film-Noir
IMDB: 8.1
Meta Score: 72
Votes: 31568
Gross: 3,969,893
Director: Billy Wilder
Stars: Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur, Porter Hall
Overview: A frustrated former big-city journalist now stuck working for an Albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to rekindle his career, but the situation quickly escalates into an out-of-control circus.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed the movie Ace in the Hole (1951)?
A: Ace in the Hole (1951) was directed by Billy Wilder.
Q: What is the plot of Ace in the Hole (1951)?
A: 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.
Q: Who stars in Ace in the Hole (1951)?
A: 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.
Q: What themes are explored in Ace in the Hole (1951)?
A: The film explores themes of media sensationalism, exploitation, and moral corruption, critiquing how journalism can prioritize profit over truth and human dignity.
Q: Was Ace in the Hole (1951) a commercial success?
A: 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.