The Appointments of Dennis Jennings (1988)

6.7/10 29 min Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Steven Wright

Dennis Jennings

Rowan Atkinson

Dr. Schooner

Laurie Metcalf

Emma

Christopher Durang

Laughing Psychiatrist

Martha Gehman

Lisa

Joe Grifasi

Bartender

Dana Ivey

Newscaster

Peter Maloney

Dr. Wilson

Bill McCutcheon

Man on TV

Mick Muldoon

Repairman

David Hyde Pierce

Businessman

Mike Starr

Doorman

John Tillinger

Psychiatrist Drawing

Damian Young

Businessman

Rochelle Oliver

Woman on TV

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