A Hole in the Head (1959)

67% of critics liked it
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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

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 2 hr.
Directed By: Frank Capra
Written By: Arnold Schulman
Genres: Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1959 Wide
On DVD: Sep 18, 2001
Studio: MGM

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The penultimate film of the 61-year-old Frank Capra.
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.
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Weak Capra light drama does have Sinatra and Edward G.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Overlong, reactionary, but enjoyable with enough of the old Capra magic to make it work.