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Novocaine

Novocaine

Getting to the root of the problem is like pulling teeth.

20016.01h 35m

Overview

A dentist finds himself a murder suspect after a sexy patient seduces him into prescribing her drugs.

Directed by David Atkins
Written by David Atkins
Produced by Daniel M. Rosenberg, Paul Mones
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $2.0M

Top Cast

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Frank Sangster

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Susan

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Jean Noble

Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

Pat

Chelcie Ross

Chelcie Ross

Mike

Polly Noonan

Polly Noonan

Sally

JoBe Cerny

JoBe Cerny

Pharmacist Wayne Ponze

Elias Koteas

Elias Koteas

Harlan Sangster

Yasen Peyankov

Yasen Peyankov

'Sunshine Lounge' Bartender

Scott Caan

Scott Caan

Duane

Themes & Keywords

murderdrugsdentist

About Novocaine

Novocaine is a comedy, crime, thriller film released in 2001 exploring themes of murder, drugs, dentist. Directed by David Atkins, it stars Steve Martin, Helena Bonham Carter, Laura Dern. A dentist finds himself a murder suspect after a sexy patient seduces him into prescribing her drugs.

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