31 Dec 2004
Go for Zucker
Germany director Dani Levy filmed this comedy about Jewish life in today’s Germany along side the familiar east-west conflict. With it great success this film is a joyful comedy of humor and knowledge.
Dummy
Sometimes you need a little help finding yourself.
An ex-office worker becomes a ventriloquist, leading to a date with his unemployment counselor; but his quirky family and a gauche female friend may thwart his new career and love life.
Top Billed Cast
Adrien Brody Steven Schoichet
Milla Jovovich Fangora "Fanny" Gurkel
Illeana Douglas Heidi Schoichet
Vera Farmiga Lorena Fanchetti
Jessica Walter Fern Schoichet
Ron Leibman Lou Schoichet
Jared Harris Michael Foulicker
Helen Hanft Mrs. Gurkel
Richmond Hoxie Sorensen
Mirabella Pisani Bonnie
Adam LeFevre Theater Director
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