Gigot

Gigot

A new joy has come to the screen... and the world is a happier place to live in!

1962 · 104 min · ★ 7.6 · Drama, Comedy

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 · Written by John Patrick

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