A Hole in the Head
1959 · Movie · NR · 120 min · ★ 6.2 · 62% critics
A struggling widower in Miami is close to losing his small hotel while trying to raise his young son. As money problems mount, pressure from family and the pull between responsibility and easygoing dreams force him to decide what kind of future he can really offer.
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Details
- Years
- 1959
- Release date
- 1959-09-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Critic score
- 62/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (51 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy bittersweet family dramedies about lovable but frustrating dreamers, with a mix of heart and old-school charm similar to Pocketful of Miracles; Not for you if you want tight pacing or a clearly focused story.
Pros: warm father-son bond; charming cast; memorable song | Cons: uneven tone; slow, talky stretches; messy romantic focus
Themes
- miami, florida
- widower
- single father
- greyhound racing
- father son relationship
Cast & crew
Frank Sinatra
as Tony Manetta
Edward G. Robinson
as Mario Manetta
Eleanor Parker
as Eloise Rogers
Thelma Ritter
as Sophie Manetta
Carolyn Jones
as Shirl
Keenan Wynn
as Jerry Marks
Dub Taylor
as Fred
Joi Lansing
as Dorine
Eddie Hodges
as Ally Manetta
Connie Sawyer
as Miss Wexler
Directed by Frank Capra