Film
Dummy
1977 · 1h 19m · TV Movie · Drama
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- 8.8
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Overview
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.
Cast
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
Keith Buckley
Michael Holt
Michael O'Hagan
Linda Beckett
Derek Anders
Oscar James
Robin Hooper
Dickie Arnold
Crew
- Franc RoddamDirector
- Hugh WhitemoreWriter
- Chris MengesDirector of Photography
Details
- Release date
- November 9, 1977
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Genres
- TV Movie, Drama
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