Rent Anatomy of an Illness (1984)
3.4 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 35min
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- Synopsis:
Based on a true story, this is a light hearted look at one man's fight for survival. Norman Cousins (Edward Asner) was a success in all aspects of life - the Dean of New York editors, married to a beautiful wife and father to doting daughters. Fate deals him a terrible blow when he is struck down with a debilitating illness that has the medical experts stumped; all agree on one thing however, that his condition is irreversible. Not accepting this prognosis, Norman takes matters into his own hands and prescribes himself a regime of a positive attitude, with lots of laughter (often at other people's expense) an attitude which helps overcome his illness and ultimately saves his life. A truly inspirational performance by Edward Asner, that leaves you with a smile on your face. - Actors:
- Edward Asner, Eli Wallach, Millie Perkins, David Ogden Stiers, Lelia Goldoni, Haunani Minn, Julia Montgomery, Claudia Wells, Lenora May, Reid Smith, Allen Williams, Michael Fairman, Matthew Faison, Robert Phalen, Roberta Collins, Gwen Seliger, Lillian Lehman, Thom Bray, F.J. O'Neil, Belinda Balaski
- Directors:
- Richard T. Heffron
- Producers:
- Peter J. Thompson
- Writers:
- Norman Cousins, Lawrence Roman
- Studio:
- Pegasus
- Genres:
- Drama
