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A Hole in the Head (1959)

A Hole in the Head (1959)
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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 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

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Starring:
Frank SinatraEdward G. Robinson, (more)
Director(s):
Frank Capra
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of A Hole in the Head

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

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
120 mins

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Director(s):
Frank Capra
Writer(s):
Arnold Schulman
Producer(s):
Frank SinatraFrank Capra
Categories:
Comedy
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Russell W. H.

Good movie, good acting. Did get a litle heavy with Sinatra's continued dumbness.

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Joyce A.

I have always loved this movie. It is very uplifting and you see Robinson in a different light.

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Donald K.

A bright cheerful movie filmed in those glorious colors used in the 50s. Frank is his usual casual self, while Robinson is a grumpy but sympathetic brother. Light weight charming entertainment with the deft Capra touch.

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