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©2003
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1 videodisc (91 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2003
Steven is a recently unemployed lovable loser who has difficulty expressing himself. Steven's best friend is Fanny, an aspiring singer, who, along with Steven, is just looking for her niche. Eventually Fanny takes a shine to Yiddish music and Steven finds he has a knack for ventriloquism. 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. Supported by an old friend and new love, Steven learns it's never too late to believe in yourself if someone believes in you
Special features: special 'Dummy' commentary; interactive menus hosted by 'Dummy'; featurette on "How to become a ventriloquist"; 'Dummy' trivia game
Director of photography, Horacio Marquinez ; editors, Bill Henry, Michael Palmerio ; music score, Paul Wallfish ; costume designer, Marie Abma ; production designer, Charlotte Bourke
Adrien Brody, Milla Jovovich, Illeana Douglas, Vera Farmiga, Jessica Walter, Ron Leibman, Jared Harris
MPAA rating: R; for language
DVD, Region 1, widescreen presentation; 5.1 Dolby Digital surround
English dialogue, Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned