Gigot
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Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Kelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Jackie Gleason, A.J. Russell, John Patrick
- Original Score
- Jackie Gleason
- Original Title
- Gigot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Seven Arts Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Kelly
Jackie Gleason, A.J. Russell, John Patrick
Jackie Gleason
Jean Bourgoin
Roger Dwyre
Kenneth Hyman
Department Leadership Roster
Jackie Gleason
Writer
A.J. Russell
Writer
Gene Kelly
Director
John Patrick
Writer
Jackie Gleason
Original Music Composer
Roger Dwyre
Editor
Jean Bourgoin
Director of Photography
Kenneth Hyman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gigot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gigot about?
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.
Who directed Gigot?
Gigot was directed by Gene Kelly.
Who stars in Gigot?
The principal cast of Gigot includes Jackie Gleason, Katherine Kath, Gabrielle Dorziat, Jean Lefebvre, Jacques Marin.
When was Gigot released and how long is it?
Gigot was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Gigot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gigot was composed by Jackie Gleason.