The Secret Lives of Dentists

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The Secret Lives of Dentists

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Directed by Alan Rudolph
Written by Jane Smiley (novella)
Craig Lucas
Starring Campbell Scott
Hope Davis
Denis Leary
Release date(s) 2003
Running time 104 min.
Country U.S.A.
Language English
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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 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.

[edit] 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

[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

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