''The Cap'' is a 1985 Canadian

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directed and written by Robert A. Duncan. The film is based on a short story by

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. The film was produced by Michael MacMillan, Seaton McLean, Janice Platt Andy Thomson. The production agencies were Atlantis Films Limited and the

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Plot

The plot centres on a young boy from

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named Steve (Nicholas Podbrey) who is given a

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by his idol,

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of the

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. One day, Steve loses the cap and soon after discovers that it was found by the boy of a wealthy businessman. Steve along with his unemployed father (

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), go to the wealthy boy's house to discuss the matter. After a long and heated debate, Steve and his father leave empty-handed.

Reception

''The Cap'' was named to the

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list in 1984.

Cast

References

External links

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''The Cap''
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