The Appointments of Dennis Jennings (1988): Cast
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings is a 1988 short comedy directed by Dean Parisot, starring Steven Wright as Dennis Jennings, Laurie Metcalf and Mike Starr. It runs 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 29 min
- Director
- Dean Parisot
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Appointments of Dennis Jennings About?
The premise of The Appointments of Dennis Jennings without spoilers.
Dennis Jennings drifts through life as an introverted day‑dreamer and a low‑key waiter, sharing a bland relationship with his girlfriend Emma. Seeking a meaningful outlet for his deep loneliness, he starts therapy, only to discover his psychiatrist is remarkably indifferent to his concerns. The short won the Oscar for Best Live‑Action Short Film.
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- breaking the fourth wall
- psychiatrist
- girlfriend
- waiter
- new york city
- black and white scene
- murder
- dream
- pizza
- doorman
- therapist
- walkman
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- answering machine
- phone message
- flashback
- television
- independent film
- character name in title
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings Cast & Characters
Steven Wright leads the cast as Dennis Jennings, with Laurie Metcalf as Emma and Mike Starr as Doorman. Directed by Dean Parisot; 17 actors are credited in all.
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Director Dean Parisot
- Steven Wright as Dennis Jennings
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Laurie Metcalf as Emma -
Mike Starr as Doorman -
Rowan Atkinson as Dr. Schooner
Also Starring in The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
· 13 more- David Hyde Pierce Businessman
- Damian Young Businessman
- Joe Grifasi Bartender
- Peter Maloney Dr. Wilson
- Dana Ivey Newscaster
- Bill McCutcheon Man on TV
- John Tillinger Psychiatrist Drawing
- Christopher Durang Laughing Psychiatrist
- Rochelle Oliver Woman on TV
- Martha Gehman Lisa
- Carrotte Laughing Psychiatrist
- Mick Muldoon Repairman
- Thomas Ikeda Laughing Psychiatrist
More from Dean Parisot
More films directed by Dean Parisot, best-rated first: Bill & Ted Face the Music, Galaxy Quest, Fun with Dick and Jane and RED 2.
Cars in The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
6 cars on screen, including the 1980 Honda Accord and the 1973 Chevrolet.
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1980 Honda Accord Minor role -
1973 Chevrolet Background role -
1980 Chevrolet Citation Background role -
1975 Ford LTD Landau Background role
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The Appointments of Dennis Jennings FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Appointments of Dennis Jennings, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Appointments of Dennis Jennings?
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings runs 29 minutes.
When was The Appointments of Dennis Jennings released?
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings was released on September 7, 1988.
Who directed The Appointments of Dennis Jennings?
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings was directed by Dean Parisot.
More films by Dean Parisot Who is in the cast of The Appointments of Dennis Jennings?
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings stars Steven Wright as Dennis Jennings, Laurie Metcalf as Emma and Mike Starr as Doorman, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Appointments of Dennis Jennings have a post-credit scene?
No. The Appointments of Dennis Jennings has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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