Ace in the Hole

June. 29,1951      NR
Rating:
8.1
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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

Kirk Douglas as  Chuck Tatum
Jan Sterling as  Lorraine Minosa
Robert Arthur as  Herbie Cook
Porter Hall as  Jacob Q. Boot
Frank Cady as  Mr. Federber
Richard Benedict as  Leo Minosa
Ray Teal as  Sheriff Gus Kretzer
Lewis Martin as  McCardle
John Berkes as  Papa Minosa
Gene Evans as  Deputy Sheriff

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