Dummy (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1979, Dummy is a drama and tv movie film directed by Frank Perry, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Dummy stars LeVar Burton as Donald Lang, Paul Sorvino as Lowell Myers, Brian Dennehy as Ragoti and Rose Gregorio as Jean Markin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Dummy sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dummy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dummy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dummy (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dummy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dummy worth watching?
- Dummy holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dummy?
- Dummy stars LeVar Burton, Paul Sorvino, Brian Dennehy, Rose Gregorio and Gregg Henry.
- When was Dummy released?
- Dummy was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.