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Novocaine

Black comedy about a well-ordered dentist (Steve Martin) whose life takes a turn for the worse when he is framed for theft and murder by a seductive vamp (Helena Bonham Carter).

Black comedy. Mild-mannered dentist Frank Sangster is engaged to a prim and delicate hygenist, Jean. He leads a placid, upper-middle-class existence, save for the occasional visit from his deadbeat artist brother Harlan. But Sangster finds his life turned inside out when the alluring Susan enters his life. Complaining about her molars, she's really more interested in his refrigerator of narcotics. Dark deeds and dead bodies follow.

1 hour, 35 minutes

Last on

Sun 13 Jun 201001:30

Credits

RoleContributor
Dr Frank SangsterSteve Martin
SusanHelena Bonham Carter
Jean NobleLaura Dern
PatLynne Thigpen
Harlan SangsterElias Koteas
DuaneScott Caan

Broadcasts

  • Tue 24 Jul 200723:20
  • Wed 25 Jul 200700:00
  • Mon 2 Jun 200823:40
  • Tue 3 Jun 200800:10
  • Sun 13 Jun 201001:00
  • Sun 13 Jun 201001:30