The Cap (1985)
A baseball crazed 12 year old gets, and loses, a prized cap. A father struggles for dignity in his son's eyes. Based on Morley Callaghan's short story "A Cap for Steve."
Director: Robert A. Duncan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: March 5, 1985
Cast
- Michael Ironside - Dad
- Nicholas Podbrey - Steve
- Jennifer Dale - Mom
- Andre Dawson - himself
- Tim Raines - himself
- Alison Darcy - umpire
- David O'Connor
Screenplay
Music: Chris Crilly, Louis Hone
Cinematography: Andreas Poulsson
Editing: Ginny Stikeman
Production: Atlantis Films, ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Baseball and the American Dream
Keywords
baseball, son, father, montreal, canada, cap, expos, short film
More Films by Director: Robert A. Duncan
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cap about?
- A baseball crazed 12 year old gets, and loses, a prized cap. A father struggles for dignity in his son's eyes. Based on Morley Callaghan's short story "A Cap for Steve."
- Who directed The Cap?
- The Cap was directed by Robert A. Duncan.
- Who stars in The Cap?
- The Cap stars Michael Ironside, Nicholas Podbrey, Jennifer Dale, Andre Dawson, Tim Raines, Alison Darcy.
- How long is The Cap?
- The Cap has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is The Cap?
- The Cap is a Drama film.
- Where was The Cap produced?
- The Cap was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of The Cap?
- The themes of The Cap include: Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Baseball and the American Dream.