A Hole in the Head
Seen it?1959 | 120 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Parenthood, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
An impractical widower tries to hang onto his Miami hotel and his 12-year-old son.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Capra
- Frank SinatraTony Manetta
- Edward G. RobinsonMario Manetta
- Eleanor ParkerEloise Rogers
- Thelma RitterSophie Manetta
- Carolyn JonesShirl
- Keenan WynnJerry Marks
- Dub TaylorFred
- Joi LansingDorine
- Eddie HodgesAlly Manetta
- Connie SawyerMiss Wexler