
Ace in the Hole
Rough, tough Chuck Tatum, who battered his way to the top... trampling everything in his path - men, women and morals !
Directed by Billy Wilder
Produced by Paramount Pictures
A caustic noir tragedy about journalistic corruption and moral decay, where a ruthless reporter's exploitation of human suffering becomes a mirror for American ambition and greed.
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
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Does Ace in the Hole end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.
Is Ace in the Hole one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 93% of films.
Is Ace in the Hole easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Ace in the Hole sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Ace in the Hole scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Ace in the Hole violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
There is almost nothing else like this.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Ace in the Hole
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Ace in the Hole
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Ace in the Hole, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Ace in the Hole, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Ace in the Hole, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































