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A Hole in the Head

A Hole in the Head

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19596.12h 0m

Overview

An impractical widower tries to hang onto his Miami hotel and his 12-year-old son.

Directed by Frank Capra
Written by Arnold Schulman
Produced by Frank Capra
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Top Cast

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Tony Manetta

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Mario Manetta

Eleanor Parker

Eleanor Parker

Eloise Rogers

Thelma Ritter

Thelma Ritter

Sophie Manetta

Carolyn Jones

Carolyn Jones

Shirl

Keenan Wynn

Keenan Wynn

Jerry Marks

Dub Taylor

Dub Taylor

Fred

Joi Lansing

Joi Lansing

Dorine

Eddie Hodges

Eddie Hodges

Ally Manetta

Connie Sawyer

Connie Sawyer

Miss Wexler

Themes & Keywords

miami, floridawidowersingle fathergreyhound racingfather son relationship

About A Hole in the Head

A Hole in the Head is a comedy, drama film released in 1959 exploring themes of miami, florida, widower, single father, greyhound racing, father son relationship. Directed by Frank Capra, it stars Frank Sinatra, Edward G. Robinson, Eleanor Parker. An impractical widower tries to hang onto his Miami hotel and his 12-year-old son.

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