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 |
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Sophie Manetta: Ally? But he don't want to go with us.
Tony Manetta: I don't care what he wants. And don't put me through a ringer Sophie, not you. You were absolutely right Mario. I'm nothing but a bum. Never have been anything but a bum. I had the money right in my hand, but I blew it trying to impress a guy who knows me like a book. Like you know me. Like everybody else knows me -- except me. A cheap, chiseling, conniving bum. And I don't want Alley to be like that, so please take him with you.
Tony Manetta: What do you want from me, my blood? What do you want me to do.. crawl on my hands and knees? All I ask, you lend me a couple of bucks -- you expect me to become a penny-grabbing five and dime character like you. You expect me to change my way of life -- be you instead of me! Not a chance! You take your big brother sanctimonious act back to NY and turn blue!
Shirl: I just got started. You think I wanna settle down with a 12-year old kid? Why do you think I left my husband? Him and his whole family kept bugging me day after day... have a baby, have a baby. Who needs a baby? I'm a baby myself. I wanna be free... have fun.
Tony Manetta: Who don't?
Shirl: You don't. You're not selfish enough.
Tony Manetta: You kidding? I'm the most selfish man in the world.
Shirl: Would you leave your kid?
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Nearly all of the characters' names were changed from the original play.
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