
American Dummy
“One's a comic, the other's a dummy. Who's in charge?”
Synopsis
Sidesplitters stars Lewis Black (the Daily Show, and the owner of the club in American Dummy) and Jim Norton (the clubs Host in American Dummy) as a comedy team in vein of Abbot and Costello or the Marx Brothers. It follows their career together from the Vaudville stage to the retirement home.
Top Cast
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February 21, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Dubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Dubin, Ric Menello
- Original Score
- Craig Higgins
- Original Title
- American Dummy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Celluloid Construction Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Dubin
Adam Dubin, Ric Menello
Craig Higgins
David Hausen
Rachèle Benloulou-Dubin
Department Leadership Roster
Rachèle Benloulou-Dubin
Producer
David Hausen
Director of Photography
Adam Dubin
Director
Adam Dubin
Writer
Rebecca Gregg
Costume Design
Ric Menello
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for American Dummy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Dummy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Dummy about?
Sidesplitters stars Lewis Black (the Daily Show, and the owner of the club in American Dummy) and Jim Norton (the clubs Host in American Dummy) as a comedy team in vein of Abbot and Costello or the Marx Brothers. It follows their career together from the Vaudville stage to the retirement home.
Who directed American Dummy?
American Dummy was directed by Adam Dubin.
Who stars in American Dummy?
The principal cast of American Dummy includes Otto Petersen, Jim Breuer, Lewis Black, Jim Norton, Pete Correale.
When was American Dummy released and how long is it?
American Dummy was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for American Dummy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Dummy was composed by Craig Higgins.
