Ace in the Hole
Jun 29 1951
•2h 51m
•Drama
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Charles Tatum
Jan Sterling
Lorraine
Robert Arthur
Herbie Cook
Porter Hall
Jacob Q. Boot
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