Ace in the Hole

United States, 1951 / 111 Mins

Director: Billy Wilder

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling

One of the most scathing indicments of American culture ever produced by a Hollywood filmmaker, Billy Wilder’s Ace in the Hole is a legendary fix for both its cutting social critique and its status as a hard-to-find cult classic. Kirk Douglas gives the fiercest performance of his career as Chuck Tatum, as amoral newspaper reporter caught in dead-end Albuquerque who happens upon the story of a lifetime – and will do anything to ensure that he gets the scoop. Wilder’s follow-up to Sunset Boulevard is an ever darer vision, a non-holds-barred expose that anticipated the rise of the American media circus.

No.6 is taking a brief intermission - re-opening scheduled for May 9th

Loyal regulars will be aware that we have had a few technical issues with some of our screenings recently. We have been working to resolve these, and have been pleased that our most recent showings, including lengthy films like Dune: Part 2 and Apocalypse Now, have worked okay. But we feel it’s unfair on you to be crossing our fingers and hoping, we’d rather get things sorted properly.

The plan is to close for the next two weeks and hopefully return on Thursday 9th May. Keep an eye on the No.6 website and newsletter for confirmation or otherwise, and of course to find out what we will be showing when we do return. Thanks to everyone for your patience and understanding.