| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2003. |
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Special features: Picture-in-picture ventriloquist commentary by Jeff Dunham ; Dummies 101 : learning the ventriloquist dream ; Trailer gallery ; Deleted/altered scenes ; "What type of dummy are you?" game ; Ventriloquism : a history of dummies ; Ventriloquist lessons. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Horacio Marquinez ; edited by, Bill Henry and Michael Palmerio ; original score by, Paul Wallfisch ; costume designer, Marie Abma ; production designer, Charlotte Bourke. |
| Cast |
Adrien Brody, Milla Jovovich, Illeana Douglas, Vera Farmiga, Jessica Walter, Ron Leibman, Jared Harris. |
| Summary |
Steven is a recently unemployed lovable loser who has difficulty expressing himself. Steven's best friend is Fanny, an aspiring singer, who, along with Steven, is just looking for her niche. Eventually Fanny takes a shine to Yiddish music and Steven finds he has a knack for ventriloquism. Through his newfound talent, Steven discovers that he is able to overcome his social problems through his dummy and decides to try impressing and winning the heart of Lorena. Supported by an old friend and new love, Steven learns it's never too late to believe in yourself if somone believes in you. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for language. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; 5.1 Dolby Digital surround. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Ventriloquists -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Friendship -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Comedy films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Pritikin, Greg.
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Brody, Adrien.
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Jovovich, Milla.
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Douglas, Illeana, 1965-
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Farmiga, Vera.
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Walter, Jessica, 1941-2021
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Leibman, Ron.
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Harris, Jared, 1961-
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Marquinez, Horacio.
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Henry, Bill.
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Artisan Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
012236149514 |
| Music No. |
14951 Artisan Home Entertainment |
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