Dummy (film)

Dummy is a 2002 film about an aspiring singer in a dysfunctional household who finds her niche in Yiddish music, while her friend tries to make it as a ventriloquist, saddled with a dummy who embodies his inner doubts. Written and directed by Greg Pritikin. The story of a dummy and his man. Taglines Fangoria "Fanny" Gurkel D'you know our high school reunion's comin' up? Ten years... D'you know how depressing that is? D'you think I don't wanna slash my fucking wrists when I think about that? Goddamn it! Steven, you drive like my fucking grandma! Wait... that's actually an insult because my grandma drives better than you do! [Being thrown out for throwing a tantrum in a mall.] Fucking suburbanized shit! Others Steven Schoichet: I look both ways when I cross the street. Heidi Schoichet: [seeing Steven in his underwear, with his dummy dressed as a child] Steven? Gross! You look like a child molester. Dialogue Heidi Schoichet: Because every klezmer band in town is booked and I desperately need a band. But if I hire you, you have to be willing to "hora". Is that a problem? Fangoria "Fanny" Gurkel: Oh man, at this point, I'd fuck anyone. Heidi Schoichet: What're you apologizing to her? She's an unwed mother. Fern Schoichet: Better an unwed mother than just plain unwed. Fangoria "Fanny" Gurkel: I bought a gift for you. Steven Schoichet: Oh, no. Fangoria "Fanny" Gurkel: Actually, I lifted it from Borders. But it's perfect for your date. It's classical music. Steven Schoichet: Oh, thanks! Fangoria "Fanny" Gurkel: Yeah, when you get Lorena alone, put this on. Classical music makes women horny. Just trust me on this one. Steven Schoichet: Thanks. "Best of John Philip Sousa". Fangoria "Fanny" Gurkel: Yeah. Chicks dig it. Fangoria "Fanny" Gurkel: You can fuck me if I'm wrong! Steven Schoichet: No. That's okay. Heidi Schoichet: [about Michael going in jail] Serves him right! I hope you rot in there, fucking loser! Fern Schoichet: Heidi! That loser was almost your husband! Heidi Schoichet: Why can't you get it into your head, he's a psychopath? Fern Schoichet: I'm sure he is. But he's also a very successful accountant. Taglines The story of a dummy and his man. Sometimes you need a little help finding yourself. A comedy about finding your voice before you lose your mind. Some people can say a lot without moving their lips. Cast Adrian Brody - Steven Schoichet Milla Jovovich - Fangoria "Fannie" Gurkel Illeana Douglas - Heidi Schoichet Vera Farmiga - Lorena Fanchetti Jessica Walter - Fern Schoichet Ron Leibman - Lou Schoichet Jared Harris - Michael Foulicker External links Dummy (film) 0246592 Dummy 1125540-dummy Dummy Category:2002 films Category:2002 American films Category:Films about dysfunctional families Category:American romantic comedy-drama films