Anatomy of an Illness
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard T. Heffron
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Roman, Norman Cousins
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Anatomy of an Illness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Hamner Productions Inc., Jerry Gershwin Productions, CBS Entertainment Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard T. Heffron
Lawrence Roman, Norman Cousins
Brad Fiedel
Stevan Larner
Scott C. Eyler
Robert Hamner, Peter J. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Richard T. Heffron
Director
Lawrence Roman
Writer
Stevan Larner
Director of Photography
Peter J. Thompson
Producer
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Scott C. Eyler
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anatomy of an Illness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Anatomy of an Illness about?
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.
Who directed Anatomy of an Illness?
Anatomy of an Illness was directed by Richard T. Heffron.
Who stars in Anatomy of an Illness?
The principal cast of Anatomy of an Illness includes Ed Asner, Eli Wallach, Millie Perkins, David Ogden Stiers, Lelia Goldoni.
When was Anatomy of an Illness released and how long is it?
Anatomy of an Illness was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Anatomy of an Illness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Anatomy of an Illness was composed by Brad Fiedel.
Is Anatomy of an Illness based on a book or true story?
Anatomy of an Illness is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Norman Cousins".