The Dentist (1996) Horror Thriller
The Dentist (1996) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.93/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.4/10
The Dentist Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Dr. Feinstone has everything, a beautiful wife and a successful career in dentistry, but, when he discovers his wife in an affair, he realizes that behind every clean, white surface lies the stench of decay. Having gone insane, he enacts cruel dental torture on his patients.
Tagline: It"s Time For Your Final Appointment
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Type: MovieYear: 1996 (more 1996 movies)
Awards: 3
Nominations: 4
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Dentist Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 18, 1996, Digital HD: Jan 24, 2023, Blu-ray: Jan 24, 2023
Writers: Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon, Charles Finch
Producers: Mark Amin, Sheri Bryant, Pierre David, Phillip B. Goldfine, Emmanuel Itier, Robert Lansing Parker, Noël A. Zanitsch
Editors: Christopher Roth
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The Dentist (1996) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Dentist Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Corbin Bernsen | ... | Dr. Alan Feinstone |
| Linda Hoffman | ... | Brooke Feinstone |
| Michael Stadvec | ... | Matt |
| Ken Foree | ... | Detective Gibbs |
| Tony Noakes | ... | Detective Sunshine |
| Molly Hagan | ... | Jessica |
| Patty Toy | ... | Karen |
| Jan Hoag | ... | Candy |
| Virginya Keehne | ... | Sarah |
| Earl Boen | ... | Marvin Goldblum |
| Christa Sauls | ... | April Reign |
| Mark Ruffalo | ... | Steve Landers |
| Lise Simms | ... | Paula Roberts |
| Joanne Baron | ... | Mrs. Saunders |
| Brian McLaughlin | ... | Jody |
| Aixa Maldonado | ... | Maria (scenesDeleted) |
| Christopher Kriesa | ... | Mr. Schaeffer |
| Sal Viscuso | ... | Matthew Zeigler |
| Betsy Monroe | ... | Young Female |
| Brian Yuzna | ... | Attendant |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Corbin Bernsen (b. September 7, 1954) – Dr. Alan Feinstone
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10¾" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Collin Bernsen - Linda Hoffman – Brooke Feinstone
- Michael Stadvec – Matt
- Ken Foree (b. February 29, 1948) – Detective Gibbs
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m) - Tony Noakes – Detective Sunshine
- Molly Hagan (b. August 3, 1961) – Jessica
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Molly Hagen - Patty Toy – Karen
Also known as: Patty Toy Chung | Patty Chung | Patty Tiffany - Jan Hoag (b. September 19, 1948) – Candy
Sign: Virgo - Virginya Keehne (b. September 10, 1974) – Sarah
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Virginia Keehne - Earl Boen (b. August 8, 1941) – Marvin Goldblum
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Eril Boen | Earl Bowen | Earl Brown - Christa Sauls – April Reign
- Mark Ruffalo (b. November 22, 1967) – Steve Landers
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Lise Simms (b. March 17, 1963) – Paula Roberts
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Lise Colleen Simms - Joanne Baron – Mrs. Saunders
- Brian McLaughlin – Jody
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
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