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The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
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The Appointments of Dennis Jennings

1988-09-07 · 29 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy

Dennis Jennings is an introverted daydreamer, sleepwalking through life. He is a professional waiter and has an equally-dull girlfriend, Emma. In an attempt to release his pent-up feelings of isolation, he begins seeing a psychiatrist, only to discover that the doctor is somewhat less than interested in what he has to say. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

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Directors
Dean Parisot
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Steven WrightSteven WrightDennis Jennings
Rowan AtkinsonRowan AtkinsonDr. Schooner
Laurie MetcalfLaurie MetcalfEmma
CarrotteLaughing Psychiatrist
Christopher DurangChristopher DurangLaughing Psychiatrist
Martha GehmanMartha GehmanLisa
Joe GrifasiJoe GrifasiBartender
Thomas IkedaLaughing Psychiatrist
Dana IveyDana IveyNewscaster
Peter MaloneyPeter MaloneyDr. Wilson
Bill McCutcheonBill McCutcheonMan on TV
Mick MuldoonMick MuldoonRepairman
David Hyde PierceDavid Hyde PierceBusinessman
Mike StarrMike StarrDoorman
John TillingerJohn TillingerPsychiatrist Drawing
Damian YoungDamian YoungBusinessman
Rochelle OliverRochelle OliverWoman on TV

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