Dummy (2002)
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 BrodySteven Schoichet
Milla JovovichFangora "Fanny" Gurkel
Illeana DouglasHeidi Schoichet
Vera FarmigaLorena Fanchetti
Jessica WalterFern Schoichet
Ron LeibmanLou Schoichet
Jared HarrisMichael Foulicker
Helen HanftMrs. Gurkel
Richmond HoxieSorensen
Mirabella PisaniBonnie
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