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The Wool Cap

  • TV Movie
  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.1K
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The Wool Cap (2004)
  • Drama
The mute superintendent of a ramshackle apartment building, becomes the unwilling guardian of a little girl with an attitude.The mute superintendent of a ramshackle apartment building, becomes the unwilling guardian of a little girl with an attitude.The mute superintendent of a ramshackle apartment building, becomes the unwilling guardian of a little girl with an attitude.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Steven Schachter
  • Writers
    • Jackie Gleason(story "Gigot")
    • William H. Macy(teleplay)
    • Steven Schachter(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • William H. Macy
    • Ned Beatty
    • Keke Palmer
Top credits
  • Director
    • Steven Schachter
  • Writers
    • Jackie Gleason(story "Gigot")
    • William H. Macy(teleplay)
    • Steven Schachter(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • William H. Macy
    • Ned Beatty
    • Keke Palmer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 15 nominations total

    Photos9

    The Wool Cap (2004)
    William H. Macy and Crystal in The Wool Cap (2004)
    William H. Macy and Ned Beatty in The Wool Cap (2004)
    William H. Macy and Keke Palmer in The Wool Cap (2004)
    William H. Macy in The Wool Cap (2004)
    The Wool Cap (2004)
    The Wool Cap (2004)
    The Wool Cap (2004)

    Top cast

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    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Gigotas Gigot
    Ned Beatty
    Ned Beatty
    • Gigot's Fatheras Gigot's Father
    Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer
    • Louas Lou
    Don Rickles
    Don Rickles
    • Iraas Ira
    Cherise Boothe
    Cherise Boothe
    • Arleenas Arleen
    Julito McCullum
    Julito McCullum
    • Jamalas Jamal
    Catherine O'Hara
    Catherine O'Hara
    • Gloriaas Gloria
    Lucinda Davis
    Lucinda Davis
    • Jamal's Sisteras Jamal's Sister
    Michelle Sweeney
    • Jamal's Grandmotheras Jamal's Grandmother
    Alexandra Castillo
    Alexandra Castillo
    • Falling Ceiling Womanas Falling Ceiling Woman
    • (as Alex Castillo)
    Kwasi Songui
    Kwasi Songui
    • Joeas Joe
    Crystal
    • Gigot's Monkeyas Gigot's Monkey
    Anastasia Tsar
    • Coffee Shop Waitressas Coffee Shop Waitress
    Cecile Cristobal
    • Coffee Shop Girlas Coffee Shop Girl
    Minor Mustain
    • Truck Driveras Truck Driver
    Nwamiko Madden
    • Basketball Guyas Basketball Guy
    Hugh Dillon
    Hugh Dillon
    • Leather Jacketas Leather Jacket
    Darcy Laurie
    Darcy Laurie
    • Second Guyas Second Guy
    • Director
      • Steven Schachter
    • Writers
      • Jackie Gleason(story "Gigot")
      • William H. Macy(teleplay)
      • Steven Schachter(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    A Christmas story. Charlie Gigot is a mute super at a dingy New York apartment building; he always wears a wool cap. One winter, a woman leaves her daughter Lou with Gigot, promising to be back the next day. Mom flakes out, and Gigot - who's down and out, probably with post-traumatic stress syndrome, has a drinking problem, and lives in a basement junk heap with a pet monkey - tries to find someone who will take Lou in. Winter gives way to spring; Gigot reluctantly becomes, in fits and starts, a parent. What if Lou's mom doesn't return; what are Charlie's options? His past may hold an answer. —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    • mute
    • hat
    • telefilm
    • Plot summary
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    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for drug content and sensuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The wool cap leading man William H. Macy wears in this TV movie, was actually knitted by his wife Felicity Huffman.
    • Quotes

      Ira: Beaureaucrats. Whenever you get a chance, you've got to blow smoke up their ass. Greases the wheels down the line.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005 (2005)

    User reviews9

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    What I Thought
    I am 12 years old. I cried my little eyes out watching this movie. Most girls love the dramatic movies. Girls and guys will enjoy watching this movie. There is a lot of scenes that you will want to cry really hard about. Just let it out. It's great to express yourself. See there is this mute man, and he doesn't have any friends but his pet monkey. And this monkey is his bffl (best friend for life). The man always wears this wool cap. What does it mean? Where does it come from? Find out yourself and watch the movie! Well anyways he gets stuck watching this young girl. Does he have fun, or hate life with the little girl? Find out yourself and watch the movie! Everyone will enjoy it, and it's okaie to cry. It shows that you are ACTUALLY watching the movie. So what are you going to do when you finish reading my summary? Hmm? Here is a suggestion, WATCH THE MOVIE!

    PS: Get some tissues first.
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    • babbiiebobbie
    • Nov 28, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El gorro de lana
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • Dog Pond Productions
      • Johnson & Johnson Spotlight Presentations
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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