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Dummy

Dummy

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Dummy
  • Genres: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1979-05-27
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Rating: 8.5/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Television, The Königsberg Company
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3616
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton

as Donald Lang

Paul Sorvino

Paul Sorvino

as Lowell Myers

Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

as Ragoti

Rose Gregorio

Rose Gregorio

as Jean Markin

Gregg Henry

Gregg Henry

as Assistant D.A. Smith

Steven Williams

Steven Williams

as Julius Lang

Helen Martin

Helen Martin

as Mrs. Harrod

Jonathan Pilurs

Jonathan Pilurs

as Det. Romain

Paul Butler

Paul Butler

as Sgt. Alonzo Hobbs

Allen Hamilton

Allen Hamilton

as Dr. Romney

Gallery

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External Links

Keywords

based on true story

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dummy?

Dummy is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1979-05-27.

Who are the main actors in Dummy?

The main cast includes LeVar Burton, Paul Sorvino, Brian Dennehy, Rose Gregorio, Gregg Henry, .

Where can I watch Dummy online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Dummy is available.

Is Dummy based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Dummy?

Dummy has an IMDb rating of 8.5/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Dummy?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Dummy?

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Television, The Königsberg Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Dummy filmed?

Dummy was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Dummy?

The total runtime of Dummy is 96 minutes.

Is Dummy suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Dummy?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Dummy.

Does Dummy have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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