The Cap
Synopsis
A baseball crazed 12 year old gets, and loses, a prized cap. A father struggles for dignity in his son's eyes. Based on Morley Callaghan's short story "A Cap for Steve."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert A. Duncan
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert A. Duncan, Morley Callaghan
- Original Score
- Chris Crilly, Louis Hone
- Original Title
- The Cap
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Atlantis Films, ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert A. Duncan
Robert A. Duncan, Morley Callaghan
Chris Crilly, Louis Hone
Andreas Poulsson
Ginny Stikeman
Robert Verrall, Andy Thomson
Department Leadership Roster
Robert A. Duncan
Director
Robert A. Duncan
Writer
Morley Callaghan
Writer
Robert Verrall
Producer
Andreas Poulsson
Director of Photography
Ginny Stikeman
Editor
Andy Thomson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cap
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What is The Cap about?
A baseball crazed 12 year old gets, and loses, a prized cap. A father struggles for dignity in his son's eyes. Based on Morley Callaghan's short story "A Cap for Steve."
Who directed The Cap?
The Cap was directed by Robert A. Duncan.
Who stars in The Cap?
The principal cast of The Cap includes Michael Ironside, Nicholas Podbrey, Jennifer Dale, Andre Dawson, Tim Raines.
When was The Cap released and how long is it?
The Cap was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cap was composed by Chris Crilly, Louis Hone.