Dummy (1977)
19771h 19mTV MovieDrama
Documentary drama based on a true story, highlighting the difficulties faced by a young deaf woman, Sandra, whose attempts to use sign language are prevented in a time when deaf people were encouraged to lip read and speak. Unable to communicate adequately, Sandra becomes a target for abusive men.
Cast
Geraldine JamesSandra- LLara Crooks2 year old Sandra
- MManda Naylor6 year old Sandra
- JJanet Sugden12 year old Sandra
- PPatricia MarksMother
- WWenda BrownJoan
- LLiz McKenzieAuntie Amie
Mark DrewryIan
Keith Buckley- MMichael Holt
Michael O'Hagan
Linda Beckett- DDerek Anders
Oscar James
Robin Hooper
Dickie Arnold- SSean GlennAnthony
Crew
- Director
- Franc Roddam
- Writers
- Hugh Whitemore
- Cinematography
- Chris Menges
Details
- Released
- November 9, 1977
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Associated Television
- IMDb
- tt1082585