The Hat

Performing countless breathtaking missions on command, a magical hat brings love and fortune to Benito Badaglio, a penniless veteran. Based on the book by Tomi Ungerer.

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Credits

producer

Morton Schindel

production company

Kratky Film

director

Gene Deitch

Duration

00:06:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1982

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

015461

Language

English

Subject categories

Adaptations

Animation

Animation → Animated films - United States

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 0-6

Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations

Literature → Literature

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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United States, 1982

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