A Hole in the Head (1959)
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67% of critics liked it
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50% of users liked it
(2,186 ratings)
Although the main character, Tony Manetta (Frank Sinatra), in this light comedy tends to tip the scales towards being unbelievably unrealistic, the story is pulled off because everyone else is convincing. Tony is a widower in need of a financial bailout for himself and his son, so he asks for help… More Although the main character, Tony Manetta (Frank Sinatra), in this light comedy tends to tip the scales towards being unbelievably unrealistic, the story is pulled off because everyone else is convincing. Tony is a widower in need of a financial bailout for himself and his son, so he asks for help from his brother Mario (Edward G. Robinson), a wealthy New Yorker. Tony owns a small hotel in Miami Beach but his impractical ways have made it a losing proposition. After Mario and his wife (Thelma Ritter) arrive in Miami, thinking of taking custody of Tony's son, they suddenly decide to try to match Tony up with the widowed Mrs. Rogers -- maybe that will teach him some responsibility. This was one of the last movies directed by Frank Capra. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- Frank Capra
- Written By
- Arnold Schulman
- Genres
- Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1959 Wide
- On DVD
- Sep 18, 2001
- Studio
- MGM
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The penultimate film of the 61-year-old Frank Capra.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Capra's next to last film, a tale of a widower and his young son, is not up to his level but the film is entertaining due to the star turn of Frank Sinatra, and of course the popular Oscar-winning tune "High Hopes," which he sings.
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Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Weak Capra light drama does have Sinatra and Edward G.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Overlong, reactionary, but enjoyable with enough of the old Capra magic to make it work.
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Cast
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Frank Sinatra
as Tony Manetta
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Edward G. Robinson
as Mario Manetta
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Eleanor Parker
as Mrs. Rogers
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Carolyn Jones
as Shirl
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Thelma Ritter
as Sophie Manetta
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Keenan Wynn
as Jerry Marks
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Eddie Hodges
as Ally Manetta
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Joi Lansing
as Dorine
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George de Witt
as Mendy
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Jimmy Komack
as Julius Manetta
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Dub Taylor
as Fred
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Connie Sawyer
as Miss Wexler
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Benny Rubin
as Mr. Diamond
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Ruby Dandridge
as Sally
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B.S. Pully
as Hood
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Joyce Nizzari
as Alice
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Pupi Campo
as Master of Ceremonies
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Emory Parnell
as Sheriff
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Bill Walker
as Andy
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Robert B. Williams
as Cabby
