A dental student’s inheritance hinges on proving his manhood, Danish style.
BEDSIDE DENTIST
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A dentistry student is the only relative of his aunt, who must first ensure that he's a real man before transferring her company to him. She hires a prostitute for him. Meanwhile rumor is spread about his wealth, and women show interest.
Quick Answer
Bedside Dentist is a 1971 Danish comedy romance film directed by John Hilbard about a dental student who must prove himself a 'real man' to inherit his aunt's fortune and company.
Programmer's Pick
Only in Denmark does inheriting a fortune require proving your stamina in both the clinic and the bedroom. Bedside Dentist leans into its teen sex comedy roots with a wink and a nudge, serving up nudity, misunderstandings, and more footsie than a Copenhagen dance hall.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- John Hilbard
- Writers
- Finn Henriksen, John Hilbard, Carl Erik Soya
- Release
- 1971
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Country
- Denmark
- Language
- Danish
- Also Known As
- Danish Dentist on the Job, Dentista erótico, Mutti, er hat doch gebohrt, Hammaslääkäri sängynlaidalla, Mazurka II, Sengekantsfilmene 2, Dentista na Cama, Original title: Tandlæge på sengekanten
Why This Matters
This entry in the Bedside-films series stands out for its parody of two versions of Danish masculinity, reflecting the comedic and cultural themes explored in early 1970s Danish erotic cinema.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
This film revels in the permissive, cheeky humor of 1970s Denmark, complete with playful eroticism and cultural satire.
The protagonist’s path to a family fortune involves risqué tests and meddling relatives, adding an unconventional twist to the classic inheritance setup.
Rumors about the dental student's potential wealth attract a parade of interested women, fueling comedic chaos and romantic entanglements.
From dentist chairs to footsie under the table, the film uses dental settings for both laughs and titillation.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Bedside Dentist released? +
Bedside Dentist was released in 1971.
Who directed Bedside Dentist? +
Bedside Dentist was directed by John Hilbard.
How long is Bedside Dentist? +
Bedside Dentist has a runtime of 97 minutes.
What genre is Bedside Dentist? +
Bedside Dentist is a comedy and romance film.
Where can I watch Bedside Dentist? +
You can watch Bedside Dentist on SassyFlix.
How does the aunt test her nephew's manhood before allowing him to inherit? +
She hires a prostitute to ensure her nephew meets her criteria for being a 'real man' before entrusting him with her fortune and company.
