The Secret Lives of Dentists
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The Secret Lives of Dentists is a (2003) drama film directed by Alan Rudolph and written (screenplay) by Craig Lucas, and is 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.
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[edit] Plot
David (Campbell Scott) and Dana Hurst (Hope Davis) 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 conversations with an imagined patient. This leads to more unusual behavior, and the very real possibility of violence. When the whole family gets the flu, everything is brought to a head.
[edit] Cast
- Campbell Scott...David Hurst
- Hope Davis...Dana Hurst
- Denis Leary...Slater
- Robin Tunney...Laura
- Peter Samuel...Larry
- Jon Patrick Walker...Mark
- Ginna Beleno...Lizzie Hurst
- Lydia Jordan...Stephanie Hurst
- Cassidy Hinkle...Leah Hurst
[edit] Awards
[edit] List of wins and nominations
| Year | Group | Award | Won? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Chlotrudis Award | Best Actor, Campbell Scott | No | |
| Best Screenplay - Adapted, Craig Lucas | No | |||
| 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 |
