The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
6.4
13 Reviews
1988
29min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
September 1988
Runtime
29min
Director
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Cast
Steven Wright
Dennis Jennings
Rowan Atkinson
Dr. Schooner
Laurie Metcalf
Emma
Carrotte
Laughing Psychiatrist
Christopher Durang
Laughing Psychiatrist
Martha Gehman
Lisa
Joe Grifasi
Bartender
Thomas Ikeda
Laughing Psychiatrist
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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