Gigot (1962)

A poignant comedy about a mute who befriends Nicole, the little daughter of a prostitute. Gleason shows his considerable talents as an actor without uttering a sound as he plays the bumbling, kind-hearted janitor, Gigot. Gleason wrote the original story and music for this film.

Directed by: Gene Kelly

Cast: Jackie Gleason, Katherine Kath, Gabrielle Dorziat, Jean Lefebvre, Jacques Marin, Albert Rémy, Yvonne Constant, Germaine Delbat, Gene Kelly

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Rating: 8.5/10

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