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Gross Anatomy

  • 19891989
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 49m
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6.2/10
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Matthew Modine and Daphne Zuniga in Gross Anatomy (1989)
A first-year med student (Matthew Modine) cares about nothing except his lab partner (Daphne Zuniga), which soon pits him against his demanding professor (Christine Lahti).
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A fisherman's son goes through medical school with a bad attitude, especially in cadaver class.A fisherman's son goes through medical school with a bad attitude, especially in cadaver class.A fisherman's son goes through medical school with a bad attitude, especially in cadaver class.
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    • Thom Eberhardt
  • Writers
    • Mark Spragg(story)
    • Howard Rosenman(story)
    • Alan Jay Glueckman(story)
  • Stars
    • Matthew Modine
    • Daphne Zuniga
    • Christine Lahti
    • Thom Eberhardt
  • Writers
    • Mark Spragg(story)
    • Howard Rosenman(story)
    • Alan Jay Glueckman(story)
  • Stars
    • Matthew Modine
    • Daphne Zuniga
    • Christine Lahti
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 24User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Matthew Modine and Daphne Zuniga in Gross Anatomy (1989)
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    Matthew Modine, Daphne Zuniga, Alice Carter, John Scott Clough, and Todd Field in Gross Anatomy (1989)
    Matthew Modine, Daphne Zuniga, Alice Carter, John Scott Clough, and Todd Field in Gross Anatomy (1989)
    Daphne Zuniga and Thom Eberhardt in Gross Anatomy (1989)
    Daphne Zuniga in Gross Anatomy (1989)
    Matthew Modine and Daphne Zuniga in Gross Anatomy (1989)
    Matthew Modine, Christine Lahti, Daphne Zuniga, John Scott Clough, and Todd Field in Gross Anatomy (1989)
    Matthew Modine in Gross Anatomy (1989)
    Christine Lahti in Gross Anatomy (1989)
    Matthew Modine and Christine Lahti in Gross Anatomy (1989)
    Matthew Modine and Daphne Zuniga in Gross Anatomy (1989)

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    Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine
    • Joe Slovak
    Daphne Zuniga
    Daphne Zuniga
    • Laurie Rorbach
    Christine Lahti
    Christine Lahti
    • Dr. Rachel Woodruff
    Todd Field
    Todd Field
    • David Schreiner
    John Scott Clough
    John Scott Clough
    • Miles Reed
    Alice Carter
    Alice Carter
    • Kim McCauley
    Robert Desiderio
    Robert Desiderio
    • Dr. Banks
    Zakes Mokae
    Zakes Mokae
    • Dr. Banumbra
    Clyde Kusatsu
    Clyde Kusatsu
    • Interviewing Professor
    John Petlock
    • Interviewing Professor
    J. Patrick McNamara
    J. Patrick McNamara
    • Interviewing Professor
    Jan Munroe
    Jan Munroe
    • Interviewing Professor
    Kay E. Kuter
    Kay E. Kuter
    • Lecturing Professor
    Michael Flanagan
    • Lecturing Professor
    Don Perry
    Don Perry
    • Lecturing Professor
    J.C. Quinn
    J.C. Quinn
    • Papa Slovak
    Rutanya Alda
    Rutanya Alda
    • Mama Slovak
    Brandis Kemp
    Brandis Kemp
    • Aunt Rose
      • Thom Eberhardt
    • Writers
      • Mark Spragg(story) (screenplay)
      • Howard Rosenman(story)
      • Alan Jay Glueckman(story)
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    • Trivia
      The hospital where Matthew Modine's character is interning in was in fact a real hospital in Los Angeles that shut down but was then converted and used as a movie and TV show set. Director Thom Eberhardt while filming had a feeling that he had been there before and someone reminded him that he in fact had been born there. Eberhardt happily responded with saying "Whoa cool"
    • Goofs
      When asked for the AV valves separating the atria and ventricles in the heart, Slovak starts with the Tricuspid valve and then abruptly gets "buzzed" incorrect. That is actually correct, and the Bicuspid (Mitral) valve being the other.
    • Quotes

      David Schreiner: You know, when I filled out my housing application, I asked for a roommate who was quiet, serious, and neat. How did you describe yourself?

      Joe Slovak: I lied.

    • Alternate versions
      There are at least two versions of this film in circulation. When the Premium Channel Showtime showed the film around 1990-1991 the following scenes were different: During the interview process, when Matthew Modine is being questioned by the admissions staff, a funny line existed in the film where one of them asks, "Why are you here?" Modine's character (Joe Slovack) responds, "I look good in white." This dialog was not present in Showtime's version of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Fabulous Baker Boys/Breaking In/Crimes and Misdemeanors/Look Who's Talking (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Burnin'
      Written by Larry Hester, Terry Quinn

      Performed by Rebel Faction

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    7/10
    A nice dissection of year one in the life of a medical student
    Joe Slovak (Matthew Modine) is the son of an east coast fisherman. Bright as a button, however, Joe wants to become a doctor and he gains acceptance into a medical school. Once there, his easy going style is at odds with those around him. Beautiful Laurie (Daphne Zuniga) is the privileged daughter of a wealthy doctor and wastes no time in telling Joe that her schedule has no room for casual dating. Then, too, Joe's anal roommate, David (Todd Field) is so uptight he has flossing on his daily schedule and his lab partner, Miles, has a silk shirt on every day. In addition to all of this, the school boasts a no-nonsense instructor (Christine Lahti) that uses ridicule as a teaching tool, if she so desires. Will Joe be able to sail the difficult waters of a first year medical student, without compromising his basic style and principles? This is a fine look at the first year in the life of a medical student. The workload is excruciating, to say the least, and even those who are smart and dedicated can fall between the cracks, failing examinations and more. All of the actors playing these roles are terrific, with Modine a delight as the atypical medical student and Zuniga very lovely as the determined but thoughtful doctor to be. Then, too, Lahti is wonderful as the much-despised instructor who uses her sharp tongue to weed out those who don't have what it takes to become competent doctors. You will like the costumes, sets, and look of this film very much, too. If you are contemplating a future as a doctor, you must get this film soon, as it will give you a taste of the intensity your life will take on for the next few years. But, even if you just love films about the medical profession or those that boast a nice little love story, this one is for you.
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    • Release date
      • October 20, 1989 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Hill/Rosenman
      • Sandollar Productions
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    • 1 hour 49 minutes

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