The Wool Cap (2004): Cast & Plot
The Wool Cap is a 2004 drama directed by Steven Schachter, starring William H. Macy as Gigot, Keke Palmer and Cherise Boothe. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Steven Schachter
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dog Pond Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wool Cap About?
The premise of The Wool Cap without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Originally produced as a television movie, it features William H. Macy as a mute superintendent struggling to keep a dilapidated apartment building together, who reluctantly becomes the caretaker of a spirited young girl. The story updates and Americanizes the 1962 feature Gigot, originally written and starred in by Jackie Gleason.
The Wool Cap Cast & Characters
William H. Macy leads the cast as Gigot, with Keke Palmer as Lou and Cherise Boothe as Arleen. Directed by Steven Schachter; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steven Schachter
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William H. Macy as Gigot -
Keke Palmer as Lou - Cherise Boothe as Arleen
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Catherine O'Hara as Gloria
Also Starring in The Wool Cap
· 4 more- Ned Beatty Gigot's Father
- Don Rickles Ira
- Lucinda Davis Jamal's Sister
- Isabelle Champeau Flight attendant
More from Steven Schachter
More films directed by Steven Schachter: Unanswered Prayers, The Mermaid Chair, The Engagement Ring and It Must Be Love.
The Wool Cap Plot Summary
What happens in The Wool Cap from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gigot, William H. Macy, is an alcoholic, disgruntled hearing-mute who works as the superintendent of a bustling New York City apartment building, where a cast of eccentric tenants keeps life anything but ordinary. One day, he meets Lou, Keke Palmer, a sharp-witted young girl who lives with her mother Arlene, Cherise Boothe, and her boyfriend Bernard. When Gigot suspects a break-in at their place, he investigates and inadvertently stumbles into trouble as two thugs close in on the couple. His interference creates a diversion that lets Lou slip away to the basement with her mother, and, despite Gigot’s protestations, Arlene entrusts Lou to his care for an indefinite stretch while she tries to straighten things out with Bernard.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wool Cap, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Wool Cap?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrays the building superintendent Gigot?
Cars in The Wool Cap
31 cars on screen, including the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina and the 2004 Chevrolet Impala.
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1995 Chevrolet Lumina Important role -
2004 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1993 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1995 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
The Wool Cap Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “ウール・キャップ あなたの笑顔” and “Der Schutzengel”.
- Also known as
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- ウール・キャップ あなたの笑顔
- Der Schutzengel
- Ciepła czapka
- Gyapjúsapka
- Anděl strážný
- ウール・キャップ／あなたの笑顔
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The Wool Cap FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Wool Cap, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wool Cap?
The Wool Cap runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Wool Cap released?
The Wool Cap was released on November 20, 2004.
Who directed The Wool Cap?
The Wool Cap was directed by Steven Schachter.
More films by Steven Schachter Who is in the cast of The Wool Cap?
The Wool Cap stars William H. Macy as Gigot, Keke Palmer as Lou and Cherise Boothe as Arleen, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Wool Cap have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wool Cap has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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