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Director:
Gene Kelly
Writers:
Jackie Gleason (writer)
John Patrick (writer)
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Release Date:
November 1962 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
A new joy has come to the screen... and the world is a happier place to live in!
Plot:
A poignant comedy about a mute who befriends Nicole, the little daughter of a prostitute. Gleason shows... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 nomination more
User Comments:
I have to see this movie again! more (51 total)

Cast

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Jackie Gleason ... Gigot
Katherine Kath ... Collette
Gabrielle Dorziat ... Madame Brigitte
Jean Lefebvre ... Gaston
Jacques Marin ... Jean
Albert Rémy ... Alphonse
Yvonne Constant ... Lucille Duval
Germaine Delbat ... Madame Greuze
Albert Dinan ... Bistro proprietor
Diane Gardner ... Nicole
Franck Villard ... Pierre
Camille Guérini ... Priest
René Havard ... Albert
Louis Falavigna ... Monsieur Duval
Jean Michaud ... Gendarme
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
104 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
Finland:K-16
Filming Locations:
Paris, France
Company:
Seven Arts Pictures more

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15 out of 15 people found the following comment useful.
I have to see this movie again!, 19 July 2005
Author: delphine090 from United States

I was looking at the Emmy nominations for 2005 and saw The Wool Cap and the name Gigot. I had to look it up to see if it was the same story - because although I haven't seen this movie since I was probably 10 or even younger, it remains one of my favorite films.

I am moved to tears at the memory of this film. Jackie Gleason as the gentle giant Gigot - one of the best performances I've ever seen. His relationship with the little girl is lush and expressive without words. He loves her so much your heart aches watching it.

Someone wrote "You HAVE to see this movie!" Agreed. And I HAVE to see it again.

That I can remember this film from so long ago is a testament to its emotional punch. It's a sweet and touching film.

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