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The Secret Lives of Dentists
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Wikipedia article
'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 the United States 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
*Gianna Beleno as Lizzie Hurst
*Lydia Jordan as Stephanie Hurst
*Cassidy Hinkle as Leah Hurst
*Adele D'man as Carol
*Kate Clinton as Elaine
Awards
List of wins and nominations
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