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The Dummy

200311mHeidi Bartlett

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Eddy Maplethorpe wants to escape his suburban life without anyone noticing. He builds a clockwork dummy that can care for his family and go to work for him, leaving him free to pursue the life he always dreamt of. Unfortunately, his dummy also develops a desire for a better life.

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What is The Dummy (2003) about?

Eddy Maplethorpe wants to escape his suburban life without anyone noticing. He builds a clockwork dummy that can care for his family and go to work for him, leaving him free to pursue the life he always dreamt of. Unfortunately, his dummy also develops a desire for a better life.

Who stars in The Dummy?

The Dummy stars John McGlynn, Gilly Gilchrist, Alasdair McCrone, Martha Leishman, Jenny Stewart. The film was directed by Heidi Bartlett.

How long is The Dummy?

The Dummy has a runtime of 11 min and premiered in 2003.

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