08 Nov 1978
Magic
A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.
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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