Dec 08, 2017 ace in the hole aka the big carnival is a 1951 american film noir starring kirk douglas as a cynical, disgraced reporter who stops at nothing to try to regain a job on a major newspaper. Rear deck trim here is 1946, not 1942 and it is a deluxe rubber window reveals body type 73 a. Ace in the hole, a song by paul simon on the album onetrick pony ace in the hole, song composed in 1909 by james dempsey and george mitchell. Yea film usa mein billy wilder ke direction mein bana tha. Ace in the hole 18 movie clip i know newspapers backward.
Other uses edit ace in the hole 1951 film, a film starring kirk douglas. Leo is indeed chucks ace in the hole, a cruel metaphor manufactured by the newspaper man. The big carnival ace in the hole turner classic movies. Kirk douglas turns in one of his best performances ever and one that would define his career as a maverick actor. Ace in the hole, movie, 1951 internet movie cars database. The thenactive, real life trading post sits in front of the beautiful red rock formation. Ace in the hole 68 movie clip weve got an ace in the hole 1951 hd by movieclips. Its an unflinching, cynical look at journalism and the power of the press, and how it can be manipulated by a single reporter to serve his own agenda. Find similar and related movies for ace in the hole 1951 billy wilder on allmovie. I have seen this film on tv several times since the 1960s, both in ireland and the uk, and the title has always been ace in the hole.
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Ace in the hole original trailer hd coolidge corner. Ive now seen more billy wilder films than i realized. The studio hoped a new theatrical run plus tv showings still a novelty in the early 1950s might recoup some of the losses from its. The extensive location photography, and somewhat documentary look of the film makes the film feel more modern than most 1951 films. The working title of this film was the human interest story. Pictures are property of movie companies owner of the respective movies. He earned his reputation with sunset boulevard and the apartment, but in ace in the hole, one of his personal favorites of his many films, he. A frustrated former bigcity journalist now stuck working for an albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to rekindle his career, but. With flaws that outweigh his talent, reporter chuck tatum kirk douglas has bounced across the country from job to job. A frustrated former bigcity 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 outofcontrol circus. Winding up in new mexico, tatum gets work from the local newspaper, but. Ace in the hole 1951 drama, film noir film gorillas. After the film was completed, paramount charged admission to the set.
The frenzied, commercialized disaster site the film s best setpiece. Ace in the hole is a 1951 film about a frustrated former bigcity journalist now stuck working for an albuquerque newspaper who exploits a story about a man. The term was used as the title of a 1951 film, starring kirk douglas. Billy wilder calls this film the runt of his litter dont be so harsh, billy, its an excellent picture. The title on the viewed print, however, was ace in the hole. With kirk douglas, jan sterling, robert arthur, porter hall. Billy wilders ace in the hole is one of the most scathing indictments of. Film illiterate, wherein the proprietor records movies seen, and sporadic progress through assorted lists of the best. Ace in the hole official trailer inspired by the reallife floyd collins cavein disaster of the 1920s, ace in the hole is a searing example of writerdirector billy wilder at his most. Its easy to blame the press for its portraits of selfdestructing celebrities, philandering preachers, corrupt politicians or bragging serial killers, but who loves those stories. Billy wilders ace in the hole is one of the most scathing indictments of american culture ever produced by a hollywood filmmaker. Clip i know newspapers backward, forward and sideways 1951 hd. Ace in the hole ek 1951 mein bana english, latin, spanish film hain. It stars kirk douglas, jan sterling, bob arthur, porter hall and richard benedict.
Chuck tatum played by kirk douglas is a big city news reporter that has managed to get himself fired from every job hes ever had. Tigerlily76 absolutely brilliant billy wilders somewhat depressing depiction of what humanity can sometimes represent is spot on. Kirk douglas and jan sterling in ace in the hole 1951. Ace in the hole 1951 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Film quality of the criterion bluray is great for its age, but the extras really set it apart. After the film s initial release as ace in the hole, paramount changed the title to the big carnival, the title under which the picture is frequently listed. Hardluck big city newsman tatum kirk douglas has rolled into albuquerque, because his car broke down, introducing himself to local editor boot porter hall with a proposition, opening billy wilders ace in the hole, 1951. Aug 12, 2007 theres not a soft or sentimental passage in billy wilders ace in the hole 1951, a portrait of rotten journalism and the publics insatiable appetite for it. According to a modern interview with producerdirector billy wilder, paramount head y. A quirky junkyard owners life transforms as he helps san francisco artists and makers achieve their dreams. Ace in the hole 1951 many things about ace in the hole, the acerbic 1951 black comedy by billy wilder, are difficult to pin downstarting with its title, which was changed to the big carnival when paramount reissued the picture. Ace in the hole 1951 todays film is ace in the hole.
Ace in the hole taos unlimited movie locations of the. Ace in the hole 1951 is directorcowriter billy wilders uncompromising, dark and harsh. Around paramounts gower street lot, ace was facetiously referred to as ass in the wringer. The film noir is noted for its many characters who feel a sense of entrapment, either through no fault of their own or from painting themselves into a corner. Even celebrated oscar winner billy wilder felt the heat as he watched paramount sneak his movie out as the big carnival, a name that has stuck to the film until now. Ace in the hole is a 1951 film about a frustrated former bigcity journalist now stuck working for an albuquerque newspaper who exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to rejump start his career, but the situation quickly escalates into an outofcontrol circus. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep. Ace in the hole the big carnival 1951 rotten tomatoes. Ace in the hole is a 1951 american film noir starring kirk douglas as a cynical, disgraced reporter who stops at nothing to. This 1951 film, about a cynical reporter who seizes on the plight of a man.
Ace in the hole 1951 isnt one of billy wilders better known films, but its certainly one of his best. Of the many movies i viewed in the early 50s, so many,like now, were here today, forgotten tomorrow. Buy ace in the hole movie posters from movie poster shop. The big heat, sudden fear, the magnificent seven film the growing mobs and carnival like atmosphere outside the cave is strikingly eerie and majestic simultaneously.
Aug 29, 2014 ace in the hole 1951 aka the big carnival 1951. Ace in the hole, juga dikenal sebagai the big carnival, adalah sebuah film noir amerika 1951 yang dibintangi oleh kirk douglas. I didnt expect ace in the hole to be the gripping movie it turned out to be. A frustrated former bigcity journalist now stuck working for an albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to rejump start his career, but the situation quickly escalates into an outofcontrol circus. Ace in the hole 1951 billy wilder related allmovie. Ace in the hole was billy wilders first major critical and commercial failure but now and after more than 60 years its elaborate plot details seem more relevant than ever and its morally complex and subtly fabricated characters and wilders masterful directing give it such a magnetism that its impossible to watch this modern. This is the location that was used for the indian cliff dwellings scenes in ace in the hole. The plot involved douglass character delaying a rescue in order to cash in on the notoriety of having exclusive reporting rights to the rescue attempt.
Not rated 1h 51min drama, film noir 4 july 1951 usa a frustrated former bigcity 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. A frustrated former bigcity 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. The film used a gigantic set claimed at the time to be the largest constructed for any movie other than a war film. Billy wilder, even before the deeply cynical ace in the hole, was wellknown as one of american film s best satirists. Read the full synopsis of ace in the hole, 1951, directed by billy wilder, with kirk douglas, jan sterling, bob arthur, at turner classic movies. Charles tatum, a downonhisluck reporter, takes a job with a small new mexico newspaper. Tatum, kretzer and lorraine are all despicable, unethical and opportunistic and dont have an ounce of sympathy between them for the unfortunate minosa. On top of that, wilders next picture, stalag 17 1953, was a hit and he expected a share of the pictures profits.
Ace in the hole is directed by billy wilder and wilder cowrites the screenplay with lesser samuels, walter newman and victor desny. Ace in the hole 1951 is directorcowriter billy wilders uncompromising, dark and harsh noirish commentary about human nature, and the unscrupulous and selfserving actions of compromised. Ace in the hole movie posters from movie poster shop. Also released as the big carnival, ace in the hole was a major boxoffice disappointment upon its original release in 1951, even though it was sandwiched between two of wilders biggest hits, sunset boulevard and stalag 17. Theres not a soft or sentimental passage in billy wilders ace in the hole 1951, a portrait of rotten journalism and the publics insatiable appetite for it.
Ace in the hole, also known as the big carnival, is a 1951 american film noir starring kirk douglas as a cynical, disgraced reporter who stops at nothing to try to regain a job on a major newspaper. A frustrated former bigcity journalist now stuck working for an albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career, but the situation quickly escalates into an outofcontrol media circus. In no role of his career do we see this at work more than his performance as chuck tatum in billy wilders classic ace in the hole. Visually ace in the hole could be one of billy wilders finest works. The carnival set was massive and the 500 extras wilder. However some movies that became memorable and that were able to make a dramatic impact on this young guy include, duel in the sun and gone with the wind. Commercially, ace in the hole was a spectacular failure and this was probably down to the fact that most of the people featured in the story are unsympathetic characters. Ace in the hole also known as the big carnival is a 1951 film noir directed by billy wilder and starring kirk douglas chuck tatum douglas is an abrasive, tough reporter looking for a chance to make a name with a big news story. Ace in the hole full movie 1951 lets join, fullhd moviesseasonepisode here. Perhaps it is only in the usa that the title the big carnival persisted until the era of tcm.
Today, it is hard to imagine some segments of the press not recognizing their hunger for sensation. A frustrated former bigcity journalist now stuck working for an albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career. Ace in the hole 1951 movie clip pretty albuquerque. The studio, without billy wilders permission, changed the title to the big carnival to increase the box office take of the film. Billy wilder, a master on this genre, took all the elements of it and put together this extraordinary story about the moral and the boundaries of journalism. Originally started after regretfully renting something forgettable for the third time. Kirk douglas has often expressed his theory of acting. The studio hoped a new theatrical run plus tv showings still a novelty in the early 1950s might recoup some of the losses from its initial release, when it died a. Nov 28, 2011 also released as the big carnival, ace in the hole was a major boxoffice disappointment upon its original release in 1951, even though it was sandwiched between two of wilders biggest hits. Yet even from the man who directed sunset boulevard, double indemnity, and a hit comedy about a nazi pow camp stalag 17, 1951 s ace in the hole was considered unforgivably dark and despairing. The film, which won wilder a best director nod at the 1951 venice film festival, is a highly cynical vision of the role of the media in american society and one which only appears more accurate as time passes. I still have to give this film a 7 out of 10 for the subject is a very important and timeless one, that of media.
The train even before coming to a complete stop disengorged passengers who raced moronically. Ace in the hole 1951 film noir opening credits by film noir. Ace in the hole aka the big carnival is a 1951 american film noir starring kirk douglas as a cynical, disgraced reporter who stops at nothing to try to regain a job on a major newspaper. Ace in the hole is the most ambitious film noir feature ive ever seen. Film tersebut juga dibintangi oleh jan sterling dan menampilkan robert arthur dan porter hall. Kirk douglas is masterful in presenting a character so out of touch with basic human decency that he never considers that sometimes the law of unintended consequences can intrude on ones best laid plans. Spearheaded by an excellent kirk douglas, ace in the hole is an incisive and. Wilder 19062002 came to ace in the hole right after sunset. The man wielding the aforementioned blade is writer, producer and director billy wilder whose film ace in the hole is a dark juxtaposition in its themes of profaneness, immorality and inhumanity as the bright new mexico sun under which the tale is set. In the original script, tatum colluded with the local sheriff. Many things about ace in the hole, the acerbic 1951 black comedy by billy wilder, are difficult to pin downstarting with its title, which was changed to the big carnival when paramount reissued the picture. Its easy to blame the press for its portraits of selfdestructing celebrities, philandering preachers. Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene.
Ace in the hole 1951, united states, alternative title human interest story, the 1951, united states. Not a pair in sight and everyone thought each man had an ace in the hole. Music is by hugo friedhofer and cinematography by charles lang jr. Kirk douglas shines as tatum, delivering wilders cynical dialogue with a punch. Paramount accountants told him that since this picture lost. Towering 237 feet into the air and covering an area 1,200 by 1,600 feet, it incorporated the cliff dwellings, the indian settlement and the ensuing carnival. He glanced at boots tell the truth motto ive done a lot of lying in my time. The film costars jan sterling and features robert arthur and porter hall. Ace in the hole is probably the ultimate in intelligent hollywood cynicism. Billy wilder made film noirs full of comedy and comedies full of darkness. Go to the internet movie database laserdisc database buy posters from.
The long dark hall 1951 starring rex harrison and lilli palmer fritz langs chilling m 1931 starring peter lorre mark robson directs, val lewtons occult shadow piece the seventh victim 1943 starring kim hunter, tim conway and jean brooks kirk douglas in ace in the hole 1951 written and directed by billy wilder akira kurosawas film. Yea film mein kirk douglas, jan sterling, robert arthur, porter hall acting kiye the. The job is pretty boring until he finds a man trapped in an old indian dwelling. Kirk douglas gives the fiercest performance of his career as chuck tatum, an amoral newspaper reporter who washes up in deadend albuquerque, happens upon the scoop of a lifetime, and will do anything to keep getting the lurid headlines. Predating other such similar and prescient films as a face in the crowd 1957 network 1976 and even to a lesser degree it should happen to you 1954 this billy wilder produced and directed drama accurately captures the kind of media circus that would become common around a tragic event which draws the kind of gawking public that is.
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