Dummy (1979)

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.

Directing:
  • Frank Perry

Writing:
  • Ernest Tidyman

Stars:
Release Date: 1979-05-27
metacritic icon 8.7/10
themoviedb icon 8.5/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 96
Brian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy
Ragoti
Steven Williams
Steven Willia...
Julius Lang
Rose Gregorio
Rose Gregorio
Jean Markin
Paul Sorvino
Paul Sorvino
Lowell Myers
LeVar Burton
LeVar Burton
Donald Lang
Gregg Henry
Gregg Henry
Assistant D.A. Smith
Helen Martin
Helen Martin
Mrs. Harrod
Paul Butler
Paul Butler
Sgt. Alonzo Hobbs
Pat Billingsley
Pat Billingsl...
Dr. Morris
Jack Orend
Jack Orend
Weary Worker
Holly Robinson Peete
Holly Robinso...
Genettia Lang
James Spinks
James Spinks
Bar Patron
Nathan Davis
Nathan Davis
Cop
Paul Cook
Paul Cook
Grand Jury Foreman
Ian Patrick Williams
Ian Patrick W...
Court Clerk
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