Dummy

Name: Dummy
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Released: 1977-11-09
Duration: 1 h 19 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Geraldine James, Lara Crooks, Manda Naylor, Janet Sugden, Patricia Marks

Dummy (1977)

1:19 (79 min)

TV Movie, Drama

7.8/10
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7.8/10
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Actors and characters

Production

Associated Television (ATV)

Release date

9 November 1977

Director

Franc Roddam

Scenario

Hugh Whitemore

All team (3)

Actors

Geraldine James

Sandra

Lara Crooks

2 year old Sandra

Manda Naylor

6 year old Sandra

Janet Sugden

12 year old Sandra

Patricia Marks

Mother

Wenda Brown

Joan

Liz McKenzie

Auntie Amie

Mark Drewry

Ian

All actors and roles (9)

Short description

Documentary drama based on a true story, highlighting the difficulties faced by a young deaf woman, Sandra, whose attempts to use sign language are prevented in a time when deaf people were encouraged to lip read and speak. Unable to communicate adequately, Sandra becomes a target for abusive men.