Novocaine (2001)
Getting to the root of the problem is like pulling teeth.
A dentist finds himself a murder suspect after a sexy patient seduces him into prescribing her drugs.
Director: David Atkins
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 23, 2001
Cast
- Steve Martin - Frank Sangster
- Helena Bonham Carter - Susan
- Laura Dern - Jean Noble
- Lynne Thigpen - Pat
- Chelcie Ross - Mike
- Polly Noonan - Sally
- JoBe Cerny - Pharmacist Wayne Ponze
- Elias Koteas - Harlan Sangster
- Yasen Peyankov - 'Sunshine Lounge' Bartender
- Scott Caan - Duane
Screenplay
- David Atkins (Screenplay)
Music: Danny Elfman, Steve Bartek
Cinematography: Vilko Filač
Editing: Melody London
Production: Numb Gums Production Inc., Summit Entertainment, Artisan Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Gripping Violent Crime, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles
Keywords
murder, drugs, dentist
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Novocaine about?
- A dentist finds himself a murder suspect after a sexy patient seduces him into prescribing her drugs.
- Who directed Novocaine?
- Novocaine was directed by David Atkins.
- Who stars in Novocaine?
- Novocaine stars Steve Martin, Helena Bonham Carter, Laura Dern, Lynne Thigpen, Chelcie Ross, Polly Noonan.
- How long is Novocaine?
- Novocaine has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Novocaine?
- Novocaine is a Comedy, Crime, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Novocaine?
- Novocaine had a budget of $6M.
- How much did Novocaine gross?
- Novocaine grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Novocaine produced?
- Novocaine was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Novocaine?
- The themes of Novocaine include: Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Gripping Violent Crime, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles.