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Tuhansien silmien edessä

Original title: Ace in the Hole
  • 19511951
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
36K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
10,057
907
Kirk Douglas and Jan Sterling in Tuhansien silmien edessä (1951)
Theatrical Trailer from Paramount
Play trailer2:23
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DramaFilm-Noir

A frustrated former big-city journalist now stuck working for an Albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to rekindle his career, but the situation quickly escala... Read allA frustrated former big-city journalist now stuck working for an Albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to rekindle his career, but the situation quickly escalates into an out-of-control circus.A frustrated former big-city journalist now stuck working for an Albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to rekindle his career, but the situation quickly escalates into an out-of-control circus.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
36K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
10,057
907
  • Director
    • Billy Wilder
  • Writers
    • Billy Wilder
    • Lesser Samuels
    • Walter Newman
  • Stars
    • Kirk Douglas
    • Jan Sterling
    • Robert Arthur
Top credits
  • Director
    • Billy Wilder
  • Writers
    • Billy Wilder
    • Lesser Samuels
    • Walter Newman
  • Stars
    • Kirk Douglas
    • Jan Sterling
    • Robert Arthur
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 210User reviews
    • 125Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

    Videos1

    Ace In The Hole
    Trailer 2:23
    Ace In The Hole

    Photos120

    Billy Wilder directing "The Big Carnival," 1951
    Kirk Douglas in Tuhansien silmien edessä (1951)
    Ken Christy, Lewis Martin, and Bert Moorhouse in Tuhansien silmien edessä (1951)
    Lester Dorr in Tuhansien silmien edessä (1951)
    Kirk Douglas and Lester Dorr in Tuhansien silmien edessä (1951)
    Ralph Moody in Tuhansien silmien edessä (1951)
    Bob Bumpas in Tuhansien silmien edessä (1951)
    Kirk Douglas and Harry Harvey in Tuhansien silmien edessä (1951)
    Kirk Douglas and Harry Harvey in Tuhansien silmien edessä (1951)
    Kirk Douglas and Jan Sterling in Tuhansien silmien edessä (1951)
    Kirk Douglas in Tuhansien silmien edessä (1951)
    Kirk Douglas and Jan Sterling in Tuhansien silmien edessä (1951)

    Top cast

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    Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas
    • Chuck Tatum
    Jan Sterling
    Jan Sterling
    • Lorraine Minosa
    Robert Arthur
    Robert Arthur
    • Herbie Cook
    • (as Bob Arthur)
    Porter Hall
    Porter Hall
    • Jacob Q. Boot
    Frank Cady
    Frank Cady
    • Al Federber
    Richard Benedict
    Richard Benedict
    • Leo Minosa
    Ray Teal
    Ray Teal
    • Sheriff Gus Kretzer
    Lewis Martin
    • McCardle
    John Berkes
    John Berkes
    • Papa Minosa
    Frances Dominguez
    • Mama Minosa
    Gene Evans
    Gene Evans
    • Deputy Sheriff
    Frank Jaquet
    Frank Jaquet
    • Sam Smollett
    Harry Harvey
    Harry Harvey
    • Dr. Hilton
    Bob Bumpas
    • Radio Announcer
    Geraldine Hall
    • Nellie Federber
    Richard Gaines
    Richard Gaines
    • Nagel
    Roy Regnier
    • Nagel - New York Editor (replaced by Richard Gaines)
    • (scenes deleted)
    Oscar Belinda
    • Barker
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Billy Wilder
    • Writers
      • Billy Wilder
      • Lesser Samuels
      • Walter Newman
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      After the film was released, it got bad reviews and lost money. The studio, without Billy Wilder's permission, changed the title to "The Big Carnival" to increase the box office take of the film. It didn't work. On top of that, Wilder's next picture, "Vankileiri 17 (1953)," was a hit and he expected a share of the picture's profits. Paramount's accountants told him that since this picture lost money, the money it lost would be subtracted from the profits of "Stalag 17".
    • Goofs
      When Lorraine and Chuck are talking out in front of Minosa's store by the gas pumps, reflections of the crew moving around behind the camera can be seen in the store windows.
    • Quotes

      Charles Tatum: Bad news sells best. Cause good news is no news.

    • Connections
      Featured in AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Billy Wilder (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      The Hut-Sut Song
      (uncredited)
      Written by Leo Killion, Ted McMichael and Jack Owens
      Sung by Richard Benedict and Kirk Douglas

    User reviews210

    Review
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    A Prophetic film
    There are some films that when you see them you ask why they aren't available to rent or own. This is one of them. I had the fortune of seeing this hidden gem on the big screen and was pleasantly surprised.

    With Kirk Douglas playing a Reporter whose been around the block, always looking for a shortcut, comes across an opportunity to exploit a man caught in a mine shaft. I have read where critics had considered the circus atmosphere of the the film unrealistic. It seems Mr. Wilder got the last laugh. If you are interesting in great dialogue and good story telling, I suggest you find this
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    • noir1991
    • Jun 3, 2002

    FAQ3

    • Is "Ace in the Hole" based on a book?
    • What is the meaning of an "ace in the hole"?
    • How does the movie end?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 19, 1951 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Inför tusen ögon
    • Filming locations
      • Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,300,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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