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Actors: Jackie Gleason, Kathleen Kath
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Gigot |
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Gigot (Gleason) is a deaf-mute who is an object of ridicule in his community. Everyone picks on him cruelly which, sadly, he doesn't seem to mind. Gigot has a big heart and kind spirit. He works, sweeping and cleaning to make ends meet. He routinely cares for the stray animals in his neighborhood. One night, he finds a prostitute and her daughter (Kath) out on the streets. He brings them to his humble cellar apartment and helps them. He and the daughter become friends, which could ultimately imperil Gigot with the cruel, gossipy neighbors.
This film was directed by Gene Kelley with story and music by Gleason.
--ldpaulson, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Gigot |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 1900-1920's
Inner struggle or disability
Yes
Job/Profession/Poverty Story?
Yes
Job:
- prostitute
Brain/Body not working?
- physical disability
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- blue collar
Age:
- 40's-50's
Eccentric:
Yes
- eccentric
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Black)
Hair type
- (man) very short/crewcut
Body type
- (man) fat
Events of movie makes character more...
- sad
Ethnicity/Nationality
- French
How sensitive is this character?
- soggy whimpering jelly muffin
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- missing body parts/abilities
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair style
- (woman) short/butch/lez
How much in movie?
- 60%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- French
Main Adversary
Identity:
- general circumstances
Setting
City?
Yes
City:
- dirty, grimy (like New York)
- rude people
- Paris
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Movie makes you feel...
- thoughtful
Any profanity?
- None
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