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Anatomy of an Illness (1984)

Anatomy of an Illness

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1h 36m

Biography, Drama, Historical

May 15th, 1984

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Synopsis

Biopic of Saturday Review editor and political journalist Norman Cousins who developed and promoted a self-made health therapy consisting of intake of large quantities of vitamin C and making oneself laugh as much as possible.

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Cast

Edward Asner
Norman Cousins
Eli Wallach
Dr. William Hitzig
Millie Perkins
Ellen Cousins
David Ogden Stiers
Cleveland Amory
Lelia Goldoni
Mrs. Farelli
Haunani Minn
Shigeko
Julia Montgomery
Candis
Claudia Wells
Sarakit
Lenora May
Pigeon
Reid Smith
Resident Doctor
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Directors

Richard T. Heffron
Full cast & crew

Producers

Jerry Gershwin
supervising producer
Robert Hamner
executive producer
Peter J. Thompson
producer
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Writers

Norman Cousins
book
Lawrence Roman
teleplay
Full cast & crew

Keywords

based on true story
illness
based on book

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

May 9th, 1993 (Germany)
May 15th, 1984 (United States of America)
May 15th, 1984 (United States of America) TV

Alternative Titles

Anatomy of an Illness (original title)
Anatomia de uma Coragem (Brazil)
Анатомия на болестта (Bulgaria) (Bulgarian title)
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Locations

International terminal, JFK International Airport, Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Santa Monica State Beach, Santa Monica, California, USA (Exterior. Norman Cousins beach and swimming scenes. This location is just north of the Santa Monica Pier.)

Running Times

96 min ((USA))

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

CBS Entertainment Production
CBS Entertainment Productions
Hamner Productions Inc.
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Distribution Companies

Treeline Films (United States of America)
CBS (United States of America) (orignal airing)
Reel Media International (Worldwide)
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Other Companies

Consolidated Film Industries (CFI) (titles and opticals)
Glen Glenn Sound Company (sound) / sound: sound
Cinecom (location equipment) (as Cine Com)
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