The Wool Cap | 
| Director: Steven Schachter
Actors: William H. Macy, Don Rickles, Ned Beatty, Keke Palmer, Cherise Boothe
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 49913
Format: Color, Dvd, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 91 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: PARD879964D
ISBN: 141571164X
UPC: 097368799646
EAN: 9781415711644
ASIN: B0007R4TIU
Theatrical Release Date: November 21, 2004
Release Date: June 14, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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The well-worn, everyman face of William H. Macy anchors The Wool Cap, which carefully walks the perilous line between sentiment and sap. Gigot (Macy, Fargo), mute since a car accident damaged his throat, maintains a decaying apartment building where one of his tenants abruptly leaves--leaving behind her pre-teen daughter Lou (Keke Palmer, Akeelah and the Bee). Naturally, Gigot and Lou end up forming a make-shift family; but The Wool Cap is smart enough not to make the journey too simple or too easy. The movie takes intriguing side trips. Gigot's ambigious relationship with Gloria (the always great Catherine O'Hara, A Mighty Wind), troubles with his father (Ned Beatty, Hear My Song, Deliverance), and the trenchant rants of Ira (Don Rickles, Casino) give The Wool Cap a tart, bittersweet edge. Even the inevitable warmth between Gigot and Lou faces some hurdles to give it some richness. Based on a story by classic comedian Jackie Gleason (The Honeymooners), the screenplay for this well-produced TV movie was co-written by Macy himself. --Bret Fetzer
Product Description
An edgy yet poignant drama that tells the story of gigot a mute building superintendent who is tortured by his past but finds new life when he befriends lou a bright young girl who is abandoned by her mother. Their troubled lives collide when each of them is tested to overcome their demons. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 06/14/2005 Starring: William H Macy Ned Beatty Run time: 90 minutes Rating: Pg13
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 IT'S NO GIGOT, BUT VERY GOOD REGARDLESS! March 29, 2009
! MR. KNOW IT ALL ;-b (TRI STATE AREA)
I am a fan of the original film 'Gigot' this film is based on, but after seeing the original, it just seems a little inferior. Macy, Rickles and the rest of the cast are in good form in this sometimes sad, but sweet and inspiring story that was adapted by a story written by comic legend Jackie Gleason. If I had never seen the original, I would have bumped it up another 1/2 star. It's well worth seeing and will bring a tear to your eyes before it's over.
Wool Cap January 25, 2009
Michael Esch (Missouri)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really enjoy movie, it seems that these days ever movie-show there has to have an air of homosexuality. You were knit in you mothers stomach by God all mighty and he hates that sin as others, SO you choose to be homosexuality just like you choose to be fat or predigest. Hollywood makes it like it is like eyes hair.. it is not! So the movie was refreshing.
Not for the Faint of Heart - But Still Worth Seeing September 23, 2008
Chris Cade (Vancouver, WA)
(Note: This review was written by my wife, Laura...)
A spiritual domino effect is displayed in this provocative film as two unlikely souls come together to show each other what it means to love and heal. The movie immediately pulls you into the harsh reality of their world, which might be too harsh for some viewers. Drug use and despair are not uncommon in this film as it paints the picture of how disconnected the characters feel.
Everything happens for a reason and there is hope for brighter days even in the most desolate of circumstances is what you will find by this almost too realistic film. You will laugh, you will cry, but you may find that, although there is much wisdom and love in this movie, you may not enjoy being pulled through the mud to get there.
the wool cap is my new favorite Christmas movie November 12, 2007
Public Historian (albuquerque, new mexico)
and has been for the last few years. Great story, try it, you'll like it!!
The Wool Cap May 8, 2007
Roger E. Young (Janesville, WI USA)
A movie with rare sensitivity and compassion for an array of troubled persons. It is such a compelling drama that it is impossible not to feel intense sympathy and even love for almost all.
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