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Gigot (1962)

104 min  -  Comedy  -   November 1962 (USA)
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A poignant comedy about a mute who befriends Nicole, the little daughter of a prostitute. Gleason shows his considerable talents as an actor without uttering a sound as he plays the bumbling... See full summary »

Director:

Gene Kelly

Writers:

Jackie Gleason (original story), John Patrick (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Jackie Gleason, Katherine Kath and Gabrielle Dorziat
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jackie Gleason ...
Katherine Kath Katherine Kath ...
Colette
Gabrielle Dorziat Gabrielle Dorziat ...
Madame Brigitte
Jean Lefebvre Jean Lefebvre ...
Gaston
Jacques Marin Jacques Marin ...
Jean
Albert Rémy Albert Rémy ...
Alphonse (as Albert Remy)
Yvonne Constant Yvonne Constant ...
Lucille Duval
Germaine Delbat Germaine Delbat ...
Madame Greuze
Albert Dinan Albert Dinan ...
Bistro Proprietor
Diane Gardner Diane Gardner ...
Nicole
Franck Villard Franck Villard ...
Pierre
Camille Guérini Camille Guérini ...
Priest (as Camille Guerini)
René Havard René Havard ...
Albert
Louis Falavigna Louis Falavigna ...
Monsieur Duval
Jean Michaud Jean Michaud ...
Gendarme
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A poignant comedy about a mute who befriends Nicole, the little daughter of a prostitute. Gleason shows his considerable talents as an actor without uttering a sound as he plays the bumbling, kind-hearted janitor, Gigot. Gleason wrote the original story and music for this film. Written by Charlie Watkins <watkinsc@mso.umt.edu>  

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A new joy has come to the screen... and the world is a happier place to live in!

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Gigò See more »

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

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Production Co:

Seven Arts Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Bride of the Monster (#5.23)" (1993) See more »