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The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
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Title: The Appointments of Dennis Jennings

Release Date: 7 Sep 1988

Runtime: 29m

Genre: Comedy

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Overview: Dennis Jennings is an introverted daydreamer, sleepwalking through life. He is a professional waiter and has an equally-dull girlfriend, Emma. In an attempt to release his pent-up feelings of isolation, he begins seeing a psychiatrist, only to discover that the doctor is somewhat less than interested in what he has to say. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.464 (14 votes)

Cast

  • Dennis Jennings: Steven Wright
  • Dr. Schooner: Rowan Atkinson
  • Emma: Laurie Metcalf
  • Laughing Psychiatrist: Carrotte
  • Laughing Psychiatrist: Christopher Durang
  • Lisa: Martha Gehman
  • Bartender: Joe Grifasi
  • Laughing Psychiatrist: Thomas Ikeda
  • Newscaster: Dana Ivey
  • Dr. Wilson: Peter Maloney
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