Eversmile, New Jersey facts for kids
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| Directed by | Carlos Sorín |
| Produced by | Oscar Kramer |
| Written by | Carlos Sorín Jorge Goldenberg Roberto Scheuer |
| Starring | Daniel Day-Lewis Mirjana Joković Gabriela Acher Ignacio Quirós |
| Music by | Steve Levine |
| Cinematography | Esteban Courtalon |
| Editing by | Luis César D'Angiolillo Bryan Oates |
| Studio | J&M Entertainment Los Films Del Camino Miramax |
| Distributed by | J&M Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | 11 September 1989 (Canada) |
| Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | Argentina United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Eversmile, New Jersey (which means Eternal Smile of New Jersey in Spanish) is a comedy-drama film from 1989. It was made by both Argentina and the United Kingdom. The movie was directed by Carlos Sorín. It stars famous actors like Daniel Day-Lewis, Mirjana Joković, and Gabriela Acher. The story was written by Carlos Sorín, Jorge Goldenberg, and Roberto Scheuer. The film first showed on September 11, 1989, at the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada.
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What is Eversmile, New Jersey About?
The movie follows a traveling dentist named Fergus O'Connell. He is from Ireland. Fergus travels around the countryside of Patagonia in Argentina. He offers free dental care to people living in faraway places. He can do this because a group that wants to help people with their teeth is paying for it.
Fergus's Journey and New Friends
While his motorcycle is being fixed, Fergus meets a girl named Estela. She is the daughter of the garage owner. Fergus and Estela quickly start to like each other. Both of them already have other plans in their lives. Fergus is married, and Estela is engaged to someone else. But they decide to go on an adventure together anyway.
Discovering the Truth
As they travel, Fergus and Estela have many interesting experiences. Eventually, Fergus finds out something surprising. The "free" dental care he is giving out actually has a hidden cost. He learns that the foundation helping him has a secret plan.
Who are the Main Actors?
Here are some of the actors who played important roles in Eversmile, New Jersey:
- Daniel Day-Lewis played Dr. Fergus O'Connell, the traveling dentist.
- Mirjana Joković played Estela, the garage owner's daughter.
- Gabriela Acher played Celeste.
- Ignacio Quirós played a character known as 'The Boss'.
- Boy Olmi played the Radio Announcer.
- Eduardo D'Angelo played the Manager.
- Alberto Benegas played the Sheriff.
- Roberto Catarineu played López.
- Miguel Dedovich played Brother Conrad.
- Miguel Ligero played Brother Felix.
- José María Rivara played a Gangster.
- Vando Villamil played another Gangster.
- Alejandro Escudero played Brother Segundo.
- Rubén Patagonia played the Butler.
Awards and Recognition
Eversmile, New Jersey won an award at a film festival.
- At the Donostia-San Sebastián International Film Festival in 1989, Mirjana Joković won the Prize San Sebastián for Best Actress.
See also
In Spanish: Eversmile, New Jersey para niños
