Ace in the Hole (Criterion Collection)

Billy Wilder's biting, ahead-of-it's-time commentary on the sensationalized nature of the news media stars Kirk Douglas as struggling, unscrupulous Albuquerque reporter Chuck Tatum, who eyes a chance at fame when he breaks the story of a man trapped in a mine. Teaming with the local sheriff, Tatum schemes to prolong the rescue effort until the story gains national notoriety. Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur, Ray Teal also star. AKA: "The Big Carnival." 111 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; audio commentary; featurettes; interviews; photo gallery; theatrical trailer; documentary "Portrait of a '60% Perfect Man': Billy Wilder" (1982); more.