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Quick Info

Rating

7.9/10

Release1951

Runtime1h 51m

StatusReleased

Budget$1,821,052

Revenue$1,300,000

Production

Paramount Pictures

Movie

Ace in the Hole

1951

1h 51m

7.9

Drama

Synopsis

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

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