Dummy(1979)
Dummy Synopsis
The real-life account of an illiterate, deaf-and-mute, black youth who was accused of murdering a prostitute, and the relationship that developed between him and his court-appointed attorney, who also was deaf, and the events leading up to his precedent-setting trial.
Dummy (1979) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Frank Perry, released on May 27, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars LeVar Burton, Paul Sorvino, Brian Dennehy and Rose Gregorio. Viewers rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Perry
- Writers:
- Ernest Tidyman
- Producers:
- Sam Manners, Ernest Tidyman
- Cinematographer:
- Gayne Rescher
- Composer:
- Gil Askey
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Television, The Königsberg Company
- Status:
- Released
Dummy Cast & Crew
Main cast
LeVar Burton
as Donald Lang
Paul Sorvino
as Lowell Myers
Brian Dennehy
as Ragoti
Rose Gregorio
as Jean Markin
Gregg Henry
as Assistant D.A. Smith
Steven Williams
as Julius Lang
Helen Martin
as Mrs. Harrod
- Jonathan Pilurs
Jonathan Pilurs
as Det. Romain
Paul Butler
as Sgt. Alonzo Hobbs
Allen Hamilton
as Dr. Romney
- Frankie Hill
Frankie Hill
as Ernestine
- Ray Price
Ray Price
as Black Giant
Key crew
Directed by Frank Perry, written by Ernest Tidyman, produced by Sam Manners and Ernest Tidyman.
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Dummy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Dummy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dummy online?
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Who stars in Dummy?
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The main cast of Dummy (1979) includes LeVar Burton, Paul Sorvino, Brian Dennehy, Rose Gregorio and Gregg Henry. The film was directed by Frank Perry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dummy released?
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Dummy was released on May 27, 1979 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Dummy worth watching?
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Dummy (1979) holds an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.