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.| Status: | Released (1988-09-07) |
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| Awards: | Won 1 Oscar. 1 win total |
| Screen: | Steven Wright, Mike Armstrong |
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| Production Countries: | United States of America |
| Spoken Languages: | English |
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Casts
- 3214: Steven Wright - Dennis Jennings
- 10730: Rowan Atkinson - Dr. Schooner
- 12133: Laurie Metcalf - Emma
- 137999: Carrotte - Laughing Psychiatrist
- 138000: Christopher Durang - Laughing Psychiatrist
- 79007: Martha Gehman - Lisa
- 4887: Joe Grifasi - Bartender
Crews
- 3214: Steven Wright - Writer - Writing
- 10590: David V. Picker - Executive Producer - Production
- 15002: Dean Parisot - Director - Directing
- 1215634: Paul Jackson - Executive Producer - Production
- 65378: Paula Mazur - Producer - Production
- 87137: Mike Armstrong - Writer - Writing
- 1860851: Gary Marcus - First Assistant Director - Directing
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Steven Wright is the titular character in this rather mis-firing comedy drama that didn’t really work for me. He’s one of those glass half empty fellows with a dead end job, a sexless relationship with his girlfriend “Emma” (Laurie Metcalf) and who ensures regular sessions with his e ....
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