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A Hole in the Head (1959)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1959 Wide

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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 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

Unrated, 2 hr.

Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Frank Capra

Written By: Arnold Schulman

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1959 Wide

On DVD: Sep 18, 2001

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Cast

Frank Sinatra
Tony Manetta
Edward G. Robinson
Mario Manetta
Eleanor Parker
Mrs. Rogers
Carolyn Jones
Shirl
Thelma Ritter
Sophie Manetta
Keenan Wynn
Jerry Marks
Eddie Hodges
Ally Manetta
Joi Lansing
Dorine
George de Witt
Mendy
Jimmy Komack
Julius Manetta
Dub Taylor
Fred
Connie Sawyer
Miss Wexler
Benny Rubin
Mr. Diamond
Ruby Dandridge
Sally
B.S. Pully
Hood
Joyce Nizzari
Alice
Pupi Campo
Master of Ceremonies
Emory Parnell
Sheriff
Bill Walker
Andy
Robert B. Williams
Cabby

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All Critics (9) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (2) | DVD (1)

The penultimate film of the 61-year-old Frank Capra.

January 30, 2011 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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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.

July 5, 2005 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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