ACE IN THE HOLE – American Film Institute
Ace in the Hole Film Still - Kirk Douglas

ACE IN THE HOLE (1951) – AFI Movie Club

Featuring the talents of two AFI Life Achievement Award honorees – director Billy Wilder and star Kirk Douglas – ACE IN THE HOLE (1951) is an unflinching satire chronicling the efforts of an opportunistic journalist to orchestrate a media circus for his own personal gain – taking its inspiration from the tragic true story of...
Ace In The Hole Film Still - Kirk Douglas

AFI Movie Club: ACE IN THE HOLE

Directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Billy Wilder, today’s unflinching satire ACE IN THE HOLE chronicles an opportunistic journalist who orchestrates a media circus for his own personal gain – taking its inspiration from the tragic true story of legendary spelunker Floyd Collins. Close Close Close HOW TO WATCH Where to stream ACE IN...
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