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Dummy

  • TV Movie
  • 1977
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
484
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Geraldine James in Dummy (1977)
BiographyDrama

Sandra is a deaf girl whose life descends into prostitution and degradation on the streets of Bradford.Sandra is a deaf girl whose life descends into prostitution and degradation on the streets of Bradford.Sandra is a deaf girl whose life descends into prostitution and degradation on the streets of Bradford.

  • Director
    • Franc Roddam
  • Writer
    • Hugh Whitemore
  • Stars
    • Geraldine James
    • Lara Crooks
    • Manda Naylor
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    484
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Franc Roddam
    • Writer
      • Hugh Whitemore
    • Stars
      • Geraldine James
      • Lara Crooks
      • Manda Naylor
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Geraldine James
    Geraldine James
    • Sandra
    Lara Crooks
    • 2 Year Old Sandra
    Manda Naylor
    • 6 Year Old Sandra
    Janet Sugden
    • 12 Year Old Sandra
    Patricia Marks
    • Mother
    Wenda Brown
    • Joan
    Liz McKenzie
    • Auntie Amie
    Mark Drewry
    • Ian
    Keith Buckley
    Keith Buckley
    • Phil
    Michael Holt
    Michael Holt
    • Sandra's Husband
    Michael O'Hagan
    Linda Beckett
    Derek Anders
    Oscar James
    • Phil's Mate
    Robin Hooper
    Robin Hooper
    • Social Worker
    Dickie Arnold
    Dickie Arnold
      Joanna Aspey
      Bernard Atha
      • Doctor
      • Director
        • Franc Roddam
      • Writer
        • Hugh Whitemore
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      robintlr

      wanted

      Has anyone got this film been searching for years cant seem to find it anywhere
      10gordon-21911

      A groundbreaking debut tv drama

      Geraldine James was outstanding in this drama. It really affected me and the other girls growing up at the time in London. I wish it was accessible on YouTube or Prime !
      9roger.armstrong

      Where can I see it?

      At the time of pre-filming I was working at The Leeds Centre for Deaf People and we were visored by Franc Roddam and Geraldine James as part of their research. Recall being v impressed by the film and would love to see again. Does anyone have ideas about how to go about it?
      10MovieMatters

      Gripping documentary style drama, exceptional for a TV movie!

      This gritty drama set in Yorkshire was based on a true story of a mute girl with a young Geraldine James playing the lead. A shocking and touching story, it revealed the life of the girl and her tough time in near poverty with her condition. Probably the best performance that Geraldine James has ever given. Also, her first lead role that really got her noticed! This excellent film should be on DVD so Network (-who release many such titles shown on ITV-) should release this true gem of a film and then they would be raking it in as this will be a big seller!

      Update: it's now on YouTube!
      laradraper

      Where can I SEE it?!

      I am Lara Crooks, the baby in the film! Geraldine James who played as Deaf girl but she's hearing and I am actually Deaf myself! I have NEVER seen the film because I was too young obviously. I have been searching for years without much luck. If you know where I can obtain the video, please let me know! Thanks.

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      • Trivia
        The British band Portishead titled their debut album after this film.
      • Soundtracks
        I Wonder Why
        Written by Melvin Anderson and Ricardo Weeks

        Performed by Dion and the Belmonts

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      • Release date
        • November 9, 1977 (United Kingdom)
      • Country of origin
        • United Kingdom
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Taubstumm
      • Filming locations
        • Undercliffe, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK(on location)
      • Production company
        • Associated Television (ATV)
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 19 minutes
      • Color
        • Color

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