Ace in the Hole

A cynical, claustrophobic descent into media manipulation, watching a man's desperation turn a tragedy into a spectacle.

Directed by

Billy Wilder

Genres

Drama

Starring

Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur

Tagline

Rough, tough Chuck Tatum, who battered his way to the top... trampling everything in his path - men, women and morals !

Overview

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

How it feels

Dark, cynical, satirical and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Media, corruption, ambition, morality

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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