Anatomy of an Illness (1984)

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.

Director:

Richard T. Heffron

Writers:

Norman Cousins (book), Lawrence Roman (teleplay)

Stars:

Edward Asner, Eli Wallach, Millie Perkins

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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 (as Julie Montgomery)
Claudia Wells	...	Sarakit
Lenora May	...	Pigeon
Reid Smith	...	Resident Doctor
Allen Williams	...	Wallace
Michael Fairman	...	Dr. Lowman
Matthew Faison	...	Dr. Barrett
Robert Phalen	...	Dr. Paulson
Roberta Collins	...	Joan

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

illness | based on true story | based on book | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 May 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Anatomia de uma Coragem

Filming Locations:

International terminal, JFK International Airport, Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

CBS Entertainment Production,Hamner Productions Inc.,Jerry Gershwin Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[on Norman Cousins' possible resignation]
Cleveland Amory: Twenty five years, Cuz. Dean of all New York editors. "The Saturday Review" wouldn't be the same without you. Hell, we might even have to start working.

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Connections

Features Room Service (1938)

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