The Appointments of Dennis Jennings (1988)
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 as Dennis Jennings
- Rowan Atkinson as Dr. Schooner
- Laurie Metcalf as Emma
- Carrotte as Laughing Psychiatrist
- Christopher Durang as Laughing Psychiatrist
- Martha Gehman as Lisa
- Joe Grifasi as Bartender
- Thomas Ikeda as Laughing Psychiatrist
- Dana Ivey as Newscaster
- Peter Maloney as Dr. Wilson