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Still from The Hole — The Hole (1962) — John Hubley

Poster for The Hole

The Hole

English / 1962 / 15m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Comedy Animation

Letterboxd: 3.56/5·1.6K ratings·452 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Two men discuss the nature of accidents and the possibility of nuclear war.

Included in
Fourteen Animated Films by Faith and John Hubley
Position 5
Included in
Additions: October 2020
Position 47
Included in
Six Films by Faith and John Hubley
Position 6

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Hubley

ComposerDudley Moore

ProducerJohn Hubley, Faith Hubley, Pat Byron

Cast

George Mathewsas (voice)

Dizzy Gillespieas (voice)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for The Hat

The Hat1964

Both directed by John Hubley, and both starring Dizzy Gillespie

Or

Windy Day1968Both directed by John Hubley
Cockaboody1973Both directed by John Hubley

The Hole (1962) | Criteria