Jackie Gleason plays a mute janitor who befriends Nicole, the little daughter of a prostitute.
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Jackie Gleason | ... |
Gigot
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Katherine Kath | ... |
Colette
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| Gabrielle Dorziat | ... |
Madame Brigitte
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| Jean Lefebvre | ... |
Gaston
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| Jacques Marin | ... |
Jean
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| Albert Rémy | ... |
Alphonse
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Yvonne Constant | ... |
Lucille Duval
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Germaine Delbat | ... |
Madame Greuze
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Albert Dinan | ... |
Bistro Proprietor
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Diane Gardner | ... |
Nicole
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| Frank Villard | ... |
Pierre
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Camille Guérini | ... |
Priest
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René Havard | ... |
Albert
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Louis Falavigna | ... |
Monsieur Duval
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Jean Michaud | ... |
Gendarme
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Richard Francoeur | ... |
Baker
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Paula Dehelly | ... |
Baker's Wife
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Jack Ary | ... |
Blade
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Rhubarb the Cat
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Skippy | ... |
Dog
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Yvonne Dany | ... |
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| Dominique Zardi | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gene Kelly | ||
Written by
| Jackie Gleason | ... | (original story) |
| John Patrick | ... | (screenplay by) |
| A.J. Russell | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Frank Tashlin | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Kenneth Hyman | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jackie Gleason | ||
Cinematography by
| Jean Bourgoin | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Roger Dwyre | ||
Art Direction by
| Auguste Capelier | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Paul Feyder | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Mentor Huebner | ... | production illustrator |
| Alexandre Trauner | ... | artistic consultant (as Alexander Trauner) |
Sound Department
| Jacques Carrère | ... | sound engineer (as Jacques Carrere) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Henri Tiquet | ... | camera operator |
Music Department
| Michel Magne | ... | conductor / music arranger |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lucie Lichtig | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1962) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1962) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century-Fox (1964) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1967) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- CBS (1969) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Fox Filmes (1963) (Portugal) (theatrical)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
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| Taglines | A new joy has come to the screen... and the world is a happier place to live in! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Due to Gigot (1962) not being a success, 20th Century Fox did not want to cast Jackie Gleason as Popeye Doyle in The French Connection (1971). See more » |
| Goofs | The Baker scoops coins into his hand from the counter and places them in a paper bag. He then puts the bag into a metal box. Except, he missed one coin on the counter. The scene cuts to Gigot in the doorway and then back to the Baker holding the metal box and the coin on the counter is gone. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Dynamite Chicken (1971). See more » |
| Quotes |
Alphonse:
Would you say this Gigot has a good mind? Madame Brigitte: As good as you will find in the chamber of the Senate. Alphonse: That is not good enough. Gaston: [writing in his notebook] That - is - not - good... Alphonse: Do not write that down. See more » |