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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
David Atkins
Writers (WGA):
Paul Felopulos (story) &
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Release Date:
23 November 2001 (Italy) more
Genre:
Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
Crime Is Not Only Done By Criminals. more
Plot:
A dentist finds himself a murder suspect after a sexy patient seduces him into prescribing her drugs. full summary | add synopsis
User Comments:
Impressed with Steve Martin all over again. more (101 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Chelcie Ross ... Mike

Steve Martin ... Frank Sangster

Laura Dern ... Jean Noble
Lynne Thigpen ... Pat
Polly Noonan ... Sally

Helena Bonham Carter ... Susan
JoBe Cerny ... Pharmacist Wayne Ponze

Elias Koteas ... Harlan Sangster
Yasen Peyankov ... 'Sunshine Lounge' Bartender

Scott Caan ... Duane
Teri Cotruzzola ... Attractive Complaining Patient
Lucina Paquet ... Mrs. Langston
Preston Maybank ... Gelding
Sally Kao ... Chinese Wife
Quincy Wong ... Chinese Husband
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for violence, sexuality, language and drug content.
Runtime:
95 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | French
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital
Certification:
Singapore:M18 (DVD rating) | Singapore:PG (theatrical release) | Australia:M (TV rating) | Iceland:16 | Finland:K-15 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Peru:14 | Spain:13 | UK:15 | USA:R (MPAA #37950) | Canada:AA (Ontario)
Filming Locations:
Cedarburg, Wisconsin, USA more

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Trivia:
Steve Martin and Scott Caan did not get along during filming due to Caan's reckless behavior toward a stunt person in a scene in which his character smashes a beer bottle over the head of a man in a bar. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Frank enters the bathroom for the first time, you can see the reflection of a cameraman in the shower door. more
Quotes:
Frank: I trust people, but I'm no dummy. I knew she was scamming me, and I should have thrown her out right then but I didn't. You see, that's the nature of attraction. You find yourself doing things, and you have no idea why, but you do them anyway. more
Movie Connections:
References The Hard Way (1991) more
Soundtrack:
The Money Shot more

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17 out of 28 people found the following comment useful.
Impressed with Steve Martin all over again., 22 August 2001
9/10
Author: clarkca from Dallas, TX

Steve Martin has great taste and gets some of the best stories in the industry. I don't think he's made a bad movie and this one is stellar. Novocaine is a little along the lines of Spanish Prisoner and reminds me of Memento. The plot was complex, the acting superb, it was well crafted, surprising, and even funny. When it started out I couldn't help but squirm in my chair due to the horrible decisions the dentist was making. Nevertheless, let me assure you that in the end we all went away feeling fully entertained and pleased. The crowd at the advance screening loved it as well. I continue to be impressed with Steve Martin. How many actors or artists can you honestly say that about? What a great show!

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