A Hole in the Head (1959) | |
| Director(s) | Frank Capra |
| Producer(s) | Frank Capra, Frank Sinatra (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Father Son, Florida, Hotels, Romance (Drama) |
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A Hole in the Head Overview:
A Hole in the Head (1959) was a Comedy - Drama Film directed by Frank Capra and produced by Frank Capra and Frank Sinatra.
The film was based on the play of the same name written by Arnold Schulman performed at the Plymouth Theatre, NY from Feb 28, 1957 - Jul 13, 1957.
OVERVIEW:
Tony Manetta (Frank Sinatra) is a widowed dad who owns a small hotel in Miami Beach called The Garden of Eden where he lives with his 12-year-old son, Ally (Eddie Hodges). He's also a big dreamer and a big spender with a weakness for 'Eves.' Tony's nonchalant and irresponsible lifestyle constantly lands him in debt, and it has finally reached the point where he will lose his hotel if he can't pay his landlord $5,000. With nowhere else to turn, he calls on his brother Mario (Edward G. Robinson) who has lent him money many times before. Suffice it to say that Mario is fed up with 'the bum's' hard luck stories and fanciful dreams, and gives Tony an ultimatum...
FACT FROM THE VAULT:
Sinatra had one of the biggest hits of his career with the film's Oscar-winning song, "High Hopes." Sinatra also owned the film's screen rights and offered the project to Frank Capra, who came out of retirement to direct the film.
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Academy Awards 1959 --- Ceremony Number 32 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Music - Song | Music by James Van Heusen; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn | Won |
BlogHub Articles:
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Quotes from
Julius, his son: What's the point, It's for you.
Mario Manetta: How do you know? What are you a mind reader?
Sophie Manetta: Mario!
Mario Manetta: Everything he knows... our brilliant son.
Julius: Nobody would call me here.
Mario Manetta: Nobody should call you anywhere.
Tony Manetta: You've had some luck Ally... lucky Ally... You must have been hiding behind a pole or something the afternoon they gave away the Daddies. I don't know, lately, you know, I could be walking right past a solid block of gold, and if I touch it, splish, spaghetti, right in my hands.
Tony Manetta: Where'd you get the idea I need you? I need you like I need a hole in the head! How can I operate with you around? I lost Shirl. I lost the hotel. I'm broke only because I had you on my back all the time. That's why. That's why I couldn't operate. So you go in there and pack your clothes. I don't want you around anymore. Did you hear what I said?
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Facts about
Average Shot Length (ASL) = 12 seconds
Nearly all of the characters' names were changed from the original play.
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