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Novocaine

Nov 23, 2001
1h 35m
★ 6.0

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

Overview

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

Genres

Comedy
Crime
Thriller

Production Companies

Numb Gums Production Inc.
Summit Entertainment
Artisan Entertainment

Cast

Steve Martin

Frank Sangster

Steve Martin

Helena Bonham Carter

Susan

Helena Bonham Carter

Laura Dern

Jean Noble

Laura Dern

Lynne Thigpen

Pat

Lynne Thigpen

Chelcie Ross

Mike

Chelcie Ross

Polly Noonan

Sally

Polly Noonan

JoBe Cerny

Pharmacist Wayne Ponze

JoBe Cerny

Elias Koteas

Harlan Sangster

Elias Koteas

Yasen Peyankov

'Sunshine Lounge' Bartender

Yasen Peyankov

Scott Caan

Duane

Scott Caan

Teri Cotruzzola

Attractive Complaining Patient

Teri Cotruzzola

Lucina Paquet

Mrs. Langston

Lucina Paquet

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