Dummy (1979)
1979 · 1h 36m · Drama, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
The real-life account of an illiterate, deaf-and-mute, black youth who was accused of murdering a prostitute, and the relationship that developed between him and his court-appointed attorney, who also was deaf, and the events leading up to his precedent-setting trial.
Director: Frank Perry
Writers: Ernest Tidyman
Music by: Gil Askey
Cinematography: Gayne Rescher
Editor: Benjamin A. Weissman, Donald R. Rode
Cast
LeVar Burton as Donald LangPaul Sorvino as Lowell MyersBrian Dennehy as RagotiRose Gregorio as Jean MarkinGregg Henry as Assistant D.A. SmithSteven Williams as Julius LangHelen Martin as Mrs. HarrodJonathan Pilurs as Det. RomainPaul Butler as Sgt. Alonzo HobbsAllen Hamilton as Dr. RomneyFrankie Hill as ErnestineRay Price as Black GiantMore like this
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