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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Deitch
- Screenplay & Story
- Tomi Ungerer
- Original Score
- Jaroslav Celba
- Original Title
- The Hat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Krátký film Praha, Weston Woods Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Deitch
Tomi Ungerer
Jaroslav Celba
Zdena Navrátilová
Morton Schindel
Department Leadership Roster
Tomi Ungerer
Writer
Gene Deitch
Director
Zdena Navrátilová
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hat about?
The Hat is the story of a poor, disabled veteran, named Benito Badoglio, who finds a magical hat (actually, it finds him) and how that changes his life.
Who directed The Hat?
The Hat was directed by Gene Deitch.
Who stars in The Hat?
The principal cast of The Hat includes Peter Hawkins.
When was The Hat released and how long is it?
The Hat was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hat was composed by Jaroslav Celba.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hat?
The Hat holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).