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'''''The Secret Lives of Dentists''''' is a 2002 drama film directed by [[Alan Rudolph]]. The [[screenplay]] was written by [[Craig Lucas]], based on the [[novella]] ''The Age of Grief'' by [[Jane Smiley]]. It was screened at several [[film festival]]s including [[Sundance Film Festival|Sundance]] and [[Cannes Film Festival|Cannes]], and had a limited release in [[United States|America]] on August 1, 2003. |
'''''The Secret Lives of Dentists''''' is a 2002 drama film directed by [[Alan Rudolph]]. The [[screenplay]] was written by [[Craig Lucas]], based on the [[novella]] ''The Age of Grief'' by [[Jane Smiley]]. It was screened at several [[film festival]]s, including [[Sundance Film Festival|Sundance]] and [[Cannes Film Festival|Cannes]], and had a limited release in [[United States|America]] on August 1, 2003. |
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| The Secret Lives of Dentists | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Alan Rudolph |
| Screenplay by | Craig Lucas |
| Starring | Campbell Scott Hope Davis Denis Leary |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $3,707,201 (USA) |
The Secret Lives of Dentists is a 2002 drama film directed by Alan Rudolph. The screenplay was written by Craig Lucas, based on the novella The Age of Grief by Jane Smiley. It was screened at several film festivals, including Sundance and Cannes, and had a limited release in America on August 1, 2003.
Plot
David (Campbell Scott) and Dana Hurst (Hope Davis) are dentists who are married with three daughters and share a dental practice in Westchester County, New York. Dana is in the chorus of a community opera production, and when David goes backstage to give her a good luck charm, he sees her in the arms of another man. As he contemplates how to handle this, he begins having imaginary conversations with a difficult former patient (Denis Leary). When the whole family gets the flu, everything is brought to a head.
Cast
- Campbell Scott as David Hurst
- Hope Davis as Dana Hurst
- Denis Leary as Slater
- Robin Tunney as Laura
- Peter Samuel as Larry
- Jon Patrick Walker as Mark
- Ginna Beleno as Lizzie Hurst
- Lydia Jordan as Stephanie Hurst
- Cassidy Hinkle as Leah Hurst
- Adele D'man as Carol
Awards
List of wins and nominations
| Year | Group | Award | Won? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Independent Spirit Award | Best Supporting Female, Hope Davis | No | |
| 2003 | NYFCC Award | Best Actress, Hope Davis | Yes | Also for American Splendor |
| Best Screenplay, Craig Lucas | Yes |
External links
- The Secret Lives of Dentists at IMDb
- The Secret Lives of Dentists at Rotten Tomatoes
- The Secret Lives of Dentists at Box Office Mojo
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