The Appointments of Dennis Jennings

Dean Parisot
1988-09-07


6.4
29 min

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

Name Character Team
Steven Wright Dennis Jennings Unowned
Rowan Atkinson Dr. Schooner Unowned
Laurie Metcalf Emma Zac E. Chan
Carrotte Laughing Psychiatrist Unowned
Christopher Durang Laughing Psychiatrist Unowned
Martha Gehman Lisa Unowned
Joe Grifasi Bartender Unowned
Thomas Ikeda Laughing Psychiatrist Unowned
Dana Ivey Newscaster Unowned
Peter Maloney Dr. Wilson Unowned
Bill McCutcheon Man on TV Unowned
Mick Muldoon Repairman Unowned
David Hyde Pierce Businessman Unowned
Mike Starr Doorman Unowned
John Tillinger Psychiatrist Drawing Unowned
Damian Young Businessman Unowned
Rochelle Oliver Woman on TV Unowned