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  1. Dummy is a 1979 American made-for-television docudrama film starring LeVar Burton and Paul Sorvino. Based on Ernest Tidyman's nonfiction book of the same name, the film dramatizes the life of Donald Lang (portrayed by Burton), an African–American deaf man who was acquitted of the murders of two prostitutes in Chicago, Illinois.

    • Docudrama Drama
  2. May 27, 1979 · Dummy: Directed by Frank Perry. With Paul Sorvino, LeVar Burton, Brian Dennehy, Rose Gregorio. A deaf and dumb young man is accused of murdering a prostitute and defended by a deaf lawyer.

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    • Crime, Drama, History
    • Frank Perry
    • 1979-05-27
  3. Overview. The real-life account of an illiterate, deaf-and-mute, black youth who was accused of murdering a prostitute, and the relationship that developed between him and his court-appointed attorney, who also was deaf, and the events leading up to his precedent-setting trial. Frank Perry.

  4. Visit the movie page for 'Dummy' on Moviefone. Discover the movie's synopsis, cast details and release date. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and movie review.

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    • Levar Burton
    • Frank Perry
  5. Directed by Frank Perry. The real-life account of an illiterate, deaf-and-mute, black youth who was accused of murdering a prostitute, and the relationship that developed between him and his court-appointed attorney, who also was deaf, and the events leading up to his precedent-setting trial. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.

    • Frank Perry
  6. Dummy (1979) #WarnerArchive #WarnerBros #DummyLeVar Burton & Paul Sorvino deliver two stunning performances as a deaf mute accused of murder and the deaf law...

    • 3 min
    • 15.5K
    • Warner Bros. Classics
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  8. You can buy "Dummy" on Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play Movies, YouTube as download or rent it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu online. Synopsis 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.

    • 91 min