The Wool Cap
Synopsis
This film, originally made for tv, stars William H. Macy as a mute superintendent of a apartment building that is falling apart who becomes the unwilling guardian to a young girl with a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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Schachter
- Screenplay & Story
- William H. Macy, Jackie Gleason, Steven Schachter
- Original Score
- Jeff Beal
- Original Title
- The Wool Cap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Dog Pond Productions, 20th Century Fox Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Schachter
William H. Macy, Jackie Gleason, Steven Schachter
Jeff Beal
Guy Dufaux
Paul Dixon
Frances Croke Page, Irene Litinsky, William H. Macy, David A. Rosemont, Steven Schachter
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Schachter
Director
Paul Dixon
Editor
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
Guy Dufaux
Director of Photography
Odette Gadoury
Costume Design
Irene Litinsky
Producer
William H. Macy
Producer
Guy Lalande
Production Design
Steven Schachter
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wool Cap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wool Cap about?
This film, originally made for tv, stars William H. Macy as a mute superintendent of a apartment building that is falling apart who becomes the unwilling guardian to a young girl with a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.
Who directed The Wool Cap?
The Wool Cap was directed by Steven Schachter.
Who stars in The Wool Cap?
The principal cast of The Wool Cap includes William H. Macy, Ned Beatty, Don Rickles, Keke Palmer, Cherise Boothe.
When was The Wool Cap released and how long is it?
The Wool Cap was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wool Cap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wool Cap was composed by Jeff Beal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wool Cap?
The Wool Cap holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).