Ace in the Hole

Frustrated former journalist Chuck Tatum now working for an Albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about trading post owner Leo Minosa trapped in a cave to rekindle Chuck's career, but the story soon escalates into a media circus.

Director

Billy Wilder

Writer

Billy Wilder, Lesser Samuels, Walter Newman

Released

4 Jul 1951

Country

United States

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 3 nominations total