Dummy

Dummy is a 2002 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Greg Pritikin. The film stars Adrien Brody as an ex-office worker who becomes a ventriloquist. It also stars Milla Jovovich, Illeana Douglas, Vera Farmiga, Jessica Walter, Ron Leibman, and Jared Harris. It premiered at the American Film Market on February 21, 2002, and received a limited theatrical release on September 12, 2003. Plot Steven Schoichet is a recently unemployed ne'er-do-well who has difficulty expressing himself. Steven finds he has a knack for ventriloquism. Steven's best friend is Fangora "Fanny" Gurkel, an aspiring punk rock singer who, along with Steven, is just looking for her niche. Eventually, Fanny takes a shine to klezmer music when she learns of an opportunity to get an actual gig. Through his newfound talent, Steven discovers that he is able to overcome his social problems through his dummy and decides to try impressing and winning the heart of Lorena Fanchetti. Cast Adrien Brody as Steven Schoichet Milla Jovovich as Fangora "Fanny" Gurkel Illeana Douglas as Heidi Schoichet Vera Farmiga as Lorena Fanchetti Jessica Walter as Fern Schoichet Ron Leibman as Lou Schoichet Jared Harris as Michael Foulicker Mirabella Pisani as Bonnie Helen Hanft as Mrs. Gurkel Richmond Hoxie as Sorensen Adam LeFevre as Theatre Director Poppi Kramer as Jen Freed Alan Demovsky as Talking Mime Lou Martini Jr. as Unemployed Italian Gabor Morea as Unemployed Frottager Edward Hibbert as Unemployed Actor Robert Larkin as Pharmacist Alan Semok as Professor Parlepancia John Elsen as Cop Debbie Ross as Le Bagel Waitress Lawrence Leritz as Groom (uncredited) Natalia Paruz as musical saw player Production