Wit (2001) (TV)

User Rating:

8.0/10   

Director:

Mike Nichols

Writers (WGA):

Margaret Edson (play)
Emma Thompson (teleplay) ...

Release Date:

24 March 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

It appears to be a matter of life and death.

Plot:

A renowned professor is forced to reassess her life when she is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.

Plot Keywords:

Cancer | Doctor | Professor | Nurse | Hospital

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 9 wins & 12 nominations

Cast

Emma Thompson	...	Vivian Bearing
Christopher Lloyd	...	Dr. Harvey Kelekian
Eileen Atkins	...	Evelyn 'E.M.' Ashford
Audra McDonald	...	Susie Monahan
Jonathan M. Woodward	...	Dr. Jason Posner
Harold Pinter	...	Mr. Bearing (Vivian's Father)
Rebecca Laurie	...	Vivian aged 5
Su Lin Looi	...	Nurse (as Su-Lin Looi)
Raffaello Degruttola	...	Technician 1
Miquel Brown	...	Technician 2
Hari Dhillon	...	Fellow 1 (as Harry Dillon)
Benedict Wong	...	Fellow 2
Alex Gregor	...	Fellow 3
Lachele Carl	...	Fellow 4
David Menkin	...	Student 1

Also Known As:

W;t (USA) (alternative spelling)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some thematic material.

Runtime:

99 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:PG (TV rating) | Iceland:12 | Finland:K-3 | USA:PG-13 | Australia:M | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company:

Avenue Pictures Productions

Trivia:

The film is often shown at medical colleges as an example of how doctors and researchers should not behave.

Goofs:

Continuity: The size of Vivian's and Susie's popsicles.

Quotes:

Vivian Bearing: I trust this will have a soporific effect.
Susie Monahan: I don't know about that, but it sure makes you sleepy.
Vivian Bearing: [laughing] Soporific means 'makes you sleepy'.

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2002) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Serenade Adagio

Breathtaking

This film was breathtaking, subtle, intelligent and nearly perfect. Emma Thompson was excruciatingly spectacular in her performance, absolutely sublime. I sought-out "Wit" because she was in it, but was not eager to see such a heavy film, as I usually choose lighter entertainment (I loved her in "Junior"). I feel absolutely blessed to have been seduced into seeing it by Thompson's reputation and talent. "Wit" is a masterpiece of theater and film-making. I do not cry easily and I sobbed, I don't know how anyone could not, so be prepared. But the performances were all so perfect that I felt honored to be touched by them. Every medical student, nursing student, pastoral care professional or counselor of any sort should see this film. It is a touching view into the reality of mortality.