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The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)

R  104 min  -  Drama   -  22 July 2004 (Argentina)
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An introspective dentist's suspicions about his wife's infidelity stresses his mental well being and family life to the breaking point.

Director:

Alan Rudolph

Writers:

Jane Smiley (novel), Craig Lucas (screenplay)
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The Secret Lives of Dentists -- An introspective dentist's suspicions about his wife's infidelity stresses his mental well being and family life to the breaking point. The Secret Lives of Dentists -- An introspective dentist's suspicions about his wife's infidelity stresses his mental well being and family life to the breaking point.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Campbell Scott ...
David Hurst
Denis Leary ...
Robin Tunney ...
Laura
Peter Samuel Peter Samuel ...
Larry
Hope Davis ...
Dana Hurst
Jon Patrick Walker ...
Mark
Gianna Beleno Gianna Beleno ...
Lizzie Hurst
Lydia Jordan Lydia Jordan ...
Stephanie Hurst
Cassidy Hinkle ...
Leah Hurst
Adele D'Man ...
Carol
Kathleen Kinhan Kathleen Kinhan ...
Virgin
Sara Lerch Sara Lerch ...
Virgin
Lori Mirabal Lori Mirabal ...
Virgin
Mark Ethan Mark Ethan ...
Conductor
Flora Martínez ...
Female Patient (as Flora Martinez)
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Storyline

The movie centers on a dentist who has a strange dream that blurs the boundaries between fantasy and reality. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Dentist | Opera | Infidelity | Alter Ego | Doctor  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality and language See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Argentina) See more »

Also Known As:

La vida secreta de un dentista See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$121,769 (USA) (3 August 2003) (12 Screens)

Gross:

$3,707,201 (USA) (28 December 2003)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Goofs

Boom mic visible: There is a boom mic visible in the upper right of the screen in the scene where the father comes to check on the mother while she's sick in the bedroom. As the camera zooms in, the mike disappears from the frame. See more »

Quotes

Slater: These children are monsters, they should be struck... can I hit them?
David Hurst: No.
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Connections

References Fight Club (1999) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Found a Reason"
Written by Lou Reed
Performed by Cat Power
Courtesy of Matador Records See more »