The Wool Cap

2004 1h 43m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 10

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Synopsis

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This film, originally made for tv, stars William H. Macy as a mute superintendent of a apartment building that is falling apart who becomes the unwilling guardian to a young girl with a bit of an attitude. The film is an updated and Americanized version of the 1962 feature film Gigot starring Jackie Gleason, who also wrote the original story.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

William H. Macy
Gigot
Ned Beatty
Gigot's Father
Don Rickles
Ira
Keke Palmer
Lou
Cherise Boothe
Arleen
Catherine O'Hara
Gloria
Lucinda Davis
Jamal's Sister
Isabelle Champeau
Flight attendant

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Steven Schachter
Writers: Jackie Gleason
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Steven Schachter, shot by Guy Dufaux. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jeff Beal. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Dixon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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William H. Macy and Ned Beatty and Don Rickles carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0377972 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Steven Schachter directs. Guy Dufaux behind the camera. Jeff Beal scores. Paul Dixon cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 22 years ago.
2Directed by Steven Schachter, shot by Guy Dufaux. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Jeff Beal. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Paul Dixon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5William H. Macy and Ned Beatty and Don Rickles carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0377972 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.