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Short animated comedy

The Hat (1964): Cast

The Hat (1964) movie poster

The Hat is a 1964 short animated comedy directed by Faith Hubley and John Hubley, starring Dudley Moore as George - The Second Border Guard (voice) and Dizzy Gillespie. It runs 18 minutes.

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The Hat (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
18 min
Directors
Faith Hubley and John Hubley
Genres
Comedy , Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hat About?

The premise of The Hat without spoilers.

While stationed on opposite sides of a tense frontier, two soldiers spend their watch contemplating how life might change if individuals and nations chose greater cooperation over conflict, imagining a world shaped by shared understanding and mutual support.

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Cast & crew

The Hat Cast & Characters

Dudley Moore leads the cast as George - The Second Border Guard (voice), with Dizzy Gillespie as The First Border Guard (voice). Directed by Faith Hubley and John Hubley.

From the directors

More from Faith Hubley and John Hubley

More films directed by Faith Hubley and John Hubley: Tall Time Tales, The Cosmic Eye, A Doonesbury Special and Everybody Rides the Carousel.

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FAQ

The Hat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hat?

The Hat runs 18 minutes.

When was The Hat released?

The Hat was released on September 21, 1964.

Who directed The Hat?

The Hat was directed by Faith Hubley and John Hubley.

More films by Faith Hubley

Who is in the cast of The Hat?

The Hat stars Dudley Moore as George - The Second Border Guard (voice) and Dizzy Gillespie as The First Border Guard (voice).

Does The Hat have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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