A Hole in the Head (1959)
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- Approved
- 2h 0min
- Comedy, Drama
- 15 Jul 1959 (USA)
- Movie
Widower Tony is trying to keep a small Miami hotel afloat while raising a 12-year-old son. He's forced to ask his harried brother Mario for help, but he'll only bail Tony out if he quits his bohemian lifestyle and marries a sensible woman.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Frank Sinatra | ... |
Tony Manetta
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| Edward G. Robinson | ... |
Mario Manetta
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| Eleanor Parker | ... |
Eloise Rogers
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| Carolyn Jones | ... |
Shirl
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| Thelma Ritter | ... |
Sophie Manetta
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| Keenan Wynn | ... |
Jerry Marks
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| Joi Lansing | ... |
Dorine
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| Connie Sawyer | ... |
Miss Wexler
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| James Komack | ... |
Julius Manetta
(as Jimmy Komack)
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| Dub Taylor | ... |
Fred
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George DeWitt | ... |
Mendy Yales
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| Benny Rubin | ... |
Abe Diamond
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| Ruby Dandridge | ... |
Sally
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B.S. Pully | ... |
Hood
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Joyce Nizzari | ... |
Alice
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Pupi Campo | ... |
Master of Ceremonies
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| Eddie Hodges | ... |
Ally Manetta
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Selma Minden Grenald | ... |
Mrs. Tessler (uncredited)
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| Sam McDaniel | ... |
Andy - Handyman (uncredited)
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Ralph Moratz | ... |
Race Track Gambler (uncredited)
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John Orland | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Emory Parnell | ... |
Sheriff (uncredited)
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| Robert B. Williams | ... |
Cab Driver (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Frank Capra | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Arnold Schulman | ... | (screenplay) |
| Arnold Schulman | ... | (play) |
Produced by
| Frank Capra | ... | producer |
| Frank Sinatra | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Nelson Riddle | ||
Cinematography by
| William H. Daniels | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| William Hornbeck | ... | (edited by) |
Art Direction by
| Eddie Imazu | ||
Set Decoration by
| Fred M. MacLean | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Edith Head | ||
Makeup Department
| Helene Parrish | ... | hair stylist |
| Bernard Ponedel | ... | makeup |
| Rudolph Liszt | ... | assistant makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Joe Cooke | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jack R. Berne | ... | assistant director |
| Arthur S. Black Jr. | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Fred Lau | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bill Johnson | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Arthur Morton | ... | orchestrator |
Production Companies
- SinCap Productions (presents)
Distributors
- United Artists (1959) (United States) (theatrical) (An MGM/UA Communications Company)
- Dear Film (1959) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1959) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1959) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1959) (France) (theatrical) (as Les Artistes Associés)
- United Artists (1959) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1960) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- United Artists (1960) (Finland) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1960) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- United Artists de Mexico (1960) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1964) (United States) (tv)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1989) (United States) (VHS) (pan/scan)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1993) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (theatrical)
- FS Film (2004) (Finland) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Channel (2022) (France) (tv)
- 9Gem (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Classicline (Brazil) (DVD)
- Epoca (Argentina) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Panavision (photographic lenses by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Tony Manetta runs an unsuccessful Miami hotel, on which he can't meet the payments. Another liability is his weakness for dames (Shirl, his sexy current flame, is even less responsible than Tony). But a solid asset is Ally, his sensible 12-year-old son. When Tony wants stolid brother Mario to bail him out again, Mario makes conditions: give up Ally, or at least get married to a "nice, quiet little woman" of his selection. Tony and Ally just play along to be diplomatic, but when the woman in question proves to look like Eleanor Parker...
Written by Rod Crawford |
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| Taglines | A Frank Hug...A Frank Squeeze...And Zing Will Go the Strings of Your Heart! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The $5,300 Tony asks Mario for in 1959 would equate to more than $54,000 in 2022. See more » |
| Goofs | The final scene includes several shots looking out across the beach towards the ocean and there are some hills evident along the distant coastline which does not match the topography near Miami Beach, Florida. This was shot at Hollywood Beach, Oxnard, California. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Sinatra (1969). See more » |
| Soundtracks | All My Tomorrows See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The title and the names of Frank Capra and the leading actors appear as an aerial advertisement attached to the Goodyear blimp. See more » |
| Quotes |
Tony Manetta:
[voice-over]
That's my hotel right there, The Garden of Eden. But like good old Adam, my weakness is Eves. My current Eve is a lulu. She woulda made the serpent eat the apple. See more » |